Supermarkets

Grocery sales remain strong despite frosty weather

The latest grocery market share figures show that grocery sales increased in value by 2.5% compared to the same period…

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UK shop prices plummet to lowest point in a year

UK shop prices in March fell at their fastest rate since February 2017. Deflation in non-food prices decreased at a…

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Easter chocolate launches rise by 23%

There has been a 23% rise in Easter chocolate product launches between March 2017 and February 2018. According to Mintel…

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Ocado revenue hit by adverse weather conditions

Online grocer Ocado has reported its sales were “impacted by adverse weather conditions” ensuing from the ‘Beast from the East’…

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Morrisons reports third consecutive year of profit growth

Supermarket giant Morrisons has revealed profit growth of 16.9% to £380m, in a third consecutive year of positive financial growth.…

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Leading retailers support plan for sustainability and equality

Over 25 leading UK retailers, including Sainsbury’s and John Lewis, have signed up to a series of pledges to tackle…

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Co-op Group investigated for treatment of suppliers

The Co-operative Group Limited is facing an investigation by the Grocery Industry Watchdog due its treatment of suppliers. Christine Tacon…

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Co-op launches ‘pay in aisle’ mobile app technology

The Co-op has launched a new mobile app that allows customers to pay for their groceries in the aisle and…

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Owner of John Lewis and Waitrose reports 77% drop in annual profits

The John Lewis Partnership has announced a 77% drop in annual profits and has cut the annual bonus given to…

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2018 Groceries Code Adjudicator annual sector survey opens

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) Christine Tacon has launched her fifth annual survey of the groceries sector. The annual survey…

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