All Grocery articles – Page 59
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AnalysisHow did supermarket bosses fare in the glare of Westminster spotlight?
In a public forum designed to intimidate and pressurise, the traditional big four supermarkets more than held their own, but the spectre of further scrutiny looms
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NewsExclusive: Customers believe supermarkets are more guilty of profiteering than banks
Shoppers believe supermarkets are more guilty of “profiteering” during the cost-of-living crisis than banks, according to new research.
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NewsOcado appoints non-executive director amid takeover speculation
Ocado has named Rachel Osborne as its new independent non-executive director as takeover speculation continues.
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NewsGrocery bosses to point to dwindling profits ahead of grilling by MPs
The traditional big four grocers are preparing to point to dwindling profits as a result of increased costs to head off accusations of profiteering at tomorrow’s crunch price summit.
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NewsHotel Chocolat warns on profits as inflationary pressures bite
Specialist retailer Hotel Chocolat has issued its second profit warning of the year, blaming ongoing inflationary pressures and softening consumer sentiment.
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NewsPoundland to extend grocery offer to more stores
Poundland is expanding its grocery offering to an additional 24 stores across the UK.
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NewsMorrisons sales increase as it continues to cut costs
Morrisons has reported a continued increase in sales as it makes progress with its “plans to develop a broader, stronger Morrisons”.
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NewsSainsbury’s extends Nectar Prices to fresh fruit and vegetables
Grocery giant Sainsbury’s has expanded its Nectar Prices offer to include some products across its fresh fruit and vegetable ranges.
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NewsGrocery inflation hits ‘lowest level this year’ but still at 16.5%
Grocery price inflation has fallen to its lowest level this year, but is still at the sixth-highest monthly figure recorded since 2008.
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NewsJohn Lewis writes down value of head office as hybrid working persists
Department store chain John Lewis has written down the value of its head office, due to the persistence of working from home and commercial property values.
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NewsHotel Chocolat to open five new retail park stores by Christmas
Hotel Chocolat is going all in on its new out-of-town format, with plans to open a further five new stores in retail parks before Christmas.
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NewsMarks & Spencer invests in lower prices on 200 products in summer value push
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a new round of price investment as it seeks to “deliver trusted value” to customers.
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NewsMorrisons unveils new round of summer price cuts
Morrisons has cut the prices of almost 50 popular products by an average of 25% as it seeks to bolster its appeal to hard-pressed shoppers.
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NewsTesco delivers robust sales as focus on value and quality pays off
In the 13 weeks to May 27, 2023, Tesco delivered strong results across all formats driven by a “relentless focus on value.”
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NewsAsda and Sainsbury’s ordered to end ‘anti-competitive’ property restrictions
Asda and Sainsbury’s are removing restrictions on rivals operating on land they own following an intervention by the competition regulator.
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NewsAsda freezes prices on 500 grocery products
Asda is putting a price freeze on more than 500 of its branded and own-brand products until the end of August in a bid to “give customers more control over what they spend”.
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NewsFormer M&S food boss joins Farmison as chief executive
Online butcher Farmison, which was rescued from administration by ex-Asda boss Andy Clarke, has appointed former Marks & Spencer and Asda executive Andy Adcock as chief executive.
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Opinion‘Morrisons often delights in swimming against the tide’
Morrisons chief customer and marketing officer Rachel Eyre on the return of the More Reasons campaign, almost two decades since it was last used
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NewsLidl becomes first UK supermarket to use ocean-bound plastic in water bottles
Discounter Lidl has announced it will be incorporating ocean-bound plastics into its water bottles.
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NewsWaitrose slashes prices on 200 products as part of £100m investment
Waitrose has unveiled price cuts on more than 200 products across its range as part of an investment to retain customers at a time of persistently high inflation.