All Grocery articles – Page 4
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NewsMorrisons poaches Kingfisher’s AI boss
Morrisons has appointed Dr. Mohsen Ghasempour to the newly created role of chief AI officer, effective October 1.
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NewsRetailers warn warehouse tax could push up cost of weekly shop
Supermarkets have warned prime minister Andy Burnham that he risks worsening the cost-of-living crisis if he launches a tax raid on warehouses.
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NewsMajestic launches loyalty programme
Majestic has launched a loyalty programme, allowing customers to swap points for bottles of their favourite wines.
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Chart of the WeekTrust in grocers is at its lowest level in two years
The sector has struggled with public opinion ever since the inflation crisis. Does it matter?
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AnalysisHow the Co-op is getting into shape after a turbulent period
Co-op’s first-half profits may have slipped, but the retailer is optimistic about its future. Chief executive Kate Allum and chief financial officer Rachel Izzard discuss growth prospects, company culture and the Southern Co-op deal.
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NewsBooths rolls out market-style fruit and vegetables to all stores
Booths has introduced market-style fruit and vegetables across its whole estate to help reduce food waste and unnecessary single-use plastic packaging.
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NewsCo-op blames low consumer confidence for deepening losses
Losses deepened at Co-op in the first half as investment into promotions to drive trade and store improvements weighed on profitability.
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Opinion‘Supported internships are good for young people – and for business’
Asda chief people officer James Goodman says the grocer has seen first-hand the impact that such opportunities can have
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Opinion‘People need work experience - but they also need money’
Charlotte Hardie admires the commitment and energy behind retail work experience initiatives, but the industry will need to walk a tightrope to avoid ending up in the line of fire
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NewsFood manufacturers are prioritising spend in the wrong places to achieve climate resilience
Food, drink and ingredient manufacturing businesses are investing in standard operational technologies wrongly believing they will help them deliver more climate-resilient businesses.
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NewsCo-op strikes deal on quick commerce supplier insight platform
Convenience specialist the Co-op has linked up with data specialist eStoreBrands to launch a dedicated analytics platform to drive category growth in quick commerce.
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NewsMorrisons to introduce ‘flashing labels’ to help customers find products
Morrisons is set to introduce a ‘blinking light’ feature to its electronic shelf edge labels to make it easier for customers to find products they are looking for, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsGousto CEO to step down in 2027
Gousto founder and chief executive Timo Boldt has told staff at the meal kit business that he will be stepping away from leading the business after 15 years, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWaitrose extends own-brand price-cut drive with £20m investment
Waitrose has today (September 16) announced a new £20m investment in lowering prices on hundreds of own-brand products.
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NewsMorrisons posts ‘market-beating performance’ in latest quarter
Morrisons has reported “robust sales and volume growth” in its third quarter.
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NewsGreggs opens first supermarket ‘Bitesize Greggs’ with Tesco
Food-to-go giant Greggs has opened its first smaller shops ‘Bitesize Greggs’ format in a supermarket.
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NewsCompetition watchdog flags potential issues with proposed Co-op merger
The Co-op Group’s proposed acquisition of the Southern Co-op has been flagged as potentially harmful to competition in the sector, according to the CMA.
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Newsletter
Grocery Briefing: Waitrose keeping John Lewis afloat; Asda back in growth as back-to-school falls flat
A tale of two retailers: John Lewis Partnership results were out late last week and it made for tough reading, for the department store side of the business anyway. However, on the grocery side of things, Waitrose was one of the rare bright sides for the retail giant. Sales at ...
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NewsBack-to-school spending falls as cost-conscious parents look for value
Shoppers made 18 million fewer trips to the grocers in September compared to the July peak, while back-to-school spending fell as parents looked for value for money.
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NewsM&S launches on Too Good To Go with bakery products
Marks & Spencer is launching on Too Good To Go for the first time.