Supermarkets

Poundland owner to open 400 new stores despite dent to profits

Poundland owner the Pepco Group has announced plans to open 400 stores this year despite posting a drop in profits…

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Aldi crowned UK’s favourite in-store supermarket by Which?

Aldi has been named the UK’s favourite in-store supermarket in Which?’s annual satisfaction survey.  According to the consumer organisation, Aldi…

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Asda reports sales boost thanks to strong Christmas performance

Asda has reported a solid sales boost in the fourth quarter ended 31 December, with like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, up…

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Iceland sacks director over offensive comments about Wales

Iceland has sacked its director of corporate affairs, Keith Hann, after he made a series of offensive comments about Wales. …

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Morrisons launches fast-food takeaway in Camden

Morrisons has launched a new fast-food takeaway, named Market Kitchen, at its Camden branch. Market Kitchen will be officially opened…

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Sainsbury’s distribution centre acquired for £139m

Sainsbury’s distribution unit in Hams Hall has been acquired by Aviva Investors for £139m. The distribution centre which is on…

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Regulator to rule on Issa Brothers’ Asda takeover

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set a deadline for 20 April for a decision on the acquisition of…

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Asda to donate 150,000 meals to children over half-term

Asda has announced that it will donate 150,000 meals to children over half-term break to help fight holiday hunger.  The…

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UK frozen food sales rise by £872m

The pandemic has resulted in a massive sales boost for frozen foods of over £870m, according to a recent report…

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Asda to donate £2m to help fund apprenticeships

Asda has announced that in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, it will donate £2m to small businesses to help fund…

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