Tesco
This coverage examines Tesco’s strategy, operations, and performance within the UK grocery and retail sector. Reporting highlights store and online initiatives, product development, pricing strategies, financial results, marketing campaigns, sustainability efforts, and leadership decisions. With a focus on commercial outcomes and competitive dynamics, it provides insights for professionals managing grocery, convenience, and multi-channel retail.
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Jun- 2019 -19 JuneSupermarkets
Tesco mulls premium stores
Supermarket chain Tesco is reportedly considering the launch of premium, upmarket ‘Finest’ stores to compete with the likes of M&S Simply Food. According to the Financial Times, the supermarket revealed its plans to investors at a capital markets day in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, where its headquarters are based. This…
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13 JuneSupermarkets
Tesco Q1 sales slow amid ‘subdued’ UK market
Tesco has reported Q1 like-for-like sales growth of 0.2% attributed to what it calls a “subdued” UK market. For the 13 week period ending 25 May 2019, group sales reached £13.9bn. In the UK the Big Four grocer saw like-for-like sales increase by 0.2% to £9.1bn. Despite the slowdown Tesco…
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11 JuneSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s fails to get Equal Pay claims struck out
An employment tribunal has rejected Sainsbury’s argument that equal pay claims for store staff should be struck out. Following the judgment of the Birmingham Employment Tribunal, the claims worth thousands of pounds for each client, and millions in total, will continue to a hearing. Law firm Leigh Day is representing…
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7 JunePeople Moves
New Look founder to step down
Following completion of its restructuring transaction announced on 3 May 2019 New Look’s founder, Tom Singh, has decided to retire at the end of June. Singh founded the fashion retailer in 1969 turning a single store in Taunton into a high street regular with around 400 stores across the UK…
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May- 2019 -15 MaySupermarkets
Walmart considering Asda IPO
‘Big Four’ grocer Asda could be listed on the stock market as its parent company Walmart mulls over its future after the CMA blocked the proposed merger with rival Sainsbury’s. According to the BBC Walmart chief executive Judith McKenna told staff at an event in Leeds yesterday that a public…
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13 MayAdvice
How retailers can target the female shopper of today
Female shoppers account for a huge proportion of the shopping demographic and have an enormous impact on the consumer marketplace. In the US alone, women make up just over half of the population, and they’re accountable for over $39trn (£29.9trn). This means they have significant purchasing power – putting them…
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7 MaySupermarkets
Walmart mulls Asda sale following failed merger
Asda’s parent company Walmart is considering selling the ‘Big Four’ Grocer after its failed merger with Sainsbury’s was announced last month. According to the Daily Mail, the US giant is mulling a potential float or sale of the company after reported interest from bidders including some private equity firms. It…
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1 MaySupermarkets
Failed Asda merger costs Sainsbury’s £46m
Sainsbury’s has incurred costs of £46m over its failed merger with Asda, after the CMA blocked the deal over concerns that it would lead to “increased prices in stores, online and at many petrol stations across the UK”. According to the ‘Big Four’ grocer, the figure is principally comprised of…
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Apr- 2019 -30 AprilSupermarkets
Clubcard holders to get 50% discount for Tesco’s 100th birthday
Tesco Clubcard holders are set to get a 50% discount on their shopping as part of the supermarket’s 100th birthday. According to reports by Money Saving Expert (MSE) shoppers will be able to use their discount online and in-store, on items such as “coffee to cat food, as well as…
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25 AprilShopping Centres
CMA blocks Sainsbury’s-Asda merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked the Sainsbury’s-Asda merger after finding it would lead to “increased prices in stores, online and at many petrol stations across the UK”. The merger was said to be worth around £12bn and would have seen the grocer’s leapfrog Tesco as the country’s…
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