Supermarkets

Amazon’s here – so what’s the future for UK supermarkets?

Amazon has set its sights on the UK supermarket sector. From the Amazon Fresh initiative to its partnership with Morrisons,…

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UK supermarkets see clothing and confectionary sales boost

British consumers spent £439m on confectionery ahead of Easter in the four week period ending 27 March 2021, a +34%…

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Supermarkets, the unsung heroes

Of all the many seismic changes that 2020 has precipitated, one that may have gone under the radar of most…

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Supermarkets launch drive to extend Sunday trading hours

Leaders of the UK’s biggest supermarkets have come together in a fresh drive to extend Sunday trading hours in the…

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What Is Amazon Fresh and how will It affect UK supermarkets

Certain sectors of the online retail industry are currently experiencing rapid growth, particularly because of the convenience and safety that…

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Usdaw opposes government plans to open supermarkets full time on Sundays

Shopworkers union Usdaw has condemned government plans to let supermarkets open for 24 hours a day on Sundays as “a…

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Government tells supermarkets to ‘join forces’

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has told supermarkets to “join forces” as the coronavirus crisis unfolds.…

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UK supermarkets appeal for ‘considerate’ spending

British food retailers have written a joint letter urging customers to practice “considerate” spending amid the coronavirus outbreak. The letter…

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UK supermarkets see ‘disappointing’ sales growth in January

Supermarket sales grew by only 0.7% in January 2020, down from 3.3% in 2019, according to new data released from…

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UK supermarkets experience lowest festive sales growth in five years

UK supermarkets have experienced the lowest sales growth over the Christmas period in five years, with sales growing by 0.5%…

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