Supermarkets

Welsh face beer and soft drinks shortage during World Cup

A beer and soft drinks shortage has hit the industry in Welsh pubs and shops this summer,  just in time…

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Plastic-free supermarket Clean Kilo opens in Birmingham

A plastic-free supermarket has opened today in Birmingham. The Clean Kilo, which claims it is the first such supermarket in…

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CMA reveals Asda-Sainsbury’s merger comments

Industry responses to a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) consultation on the proposed Asda-Sainsbury’s merger have revealed concerns about higher…

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Parfetts Cash and Carry acquires Blakemore Wholesale

Retailer Parfetts Cash and Carry has acquired Middlesbrough-based food retail and distributor Blakemore Wholesale for an undisclosed sum. Parfetts now…

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Tesco’s sales rise with Booker’s acquisition

Tesco has increased its sales for the 10th quarter in the three-months to 26 May, meaning its acquisition of wholesaler…

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M&S reprimanded by ASA over Christmas claim

M&S has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after they claimed that they were the only “supermarket where…

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Tesco CEO blames business rates for decline of the high street

Dave Lewis the CEO of Tesco has said that business rates have played a “large part” in the decline of…

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Sainsbury’s promotes Clodagh Moriarty to new digital role

Sainsbury’s has promoted Clodagh Moriarty to its operating board as group chief digital officer with immediate effect. Moriarty will create…

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Tesco, Nisa and Aldi products recalled after ‘metal wire’ found

Own-brand products made for Tesco, Nisa and Aldi by the Addo Food Group are to be recalled after “small pieces…

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Asda profits plunge 10% due to price cuts aimed to ‘return momentum’

Supermarket giant Asda has reported a 10% drop in profits for the full-year period up until 31 December 2017 attributed…

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