All Supermarkets articles
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NewsTesco strikes partnership with AI start-up
British supermarket retailer Tesco is embarking on a three-year strategic partnership with French AI start-up Mistral AI to enhance its operations.
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NewsMorrisons introduces Amazon return kiosks to hundreds of stores
Supermarket Morrisons has rolled out Amazon self-service return kiosks in 350 stores across the country.
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NewsAsda only supermarket to see sales slide ahead of Christmas
Asda was the only major supermarket to see its sales fall ahead of the crucial Christmas trading period.
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NewsQatar sovereign wealth fund dumps stake in Sainsbury’s
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is set to dump a significant chunk of its stake in grocery giant Sainsbury’s, ending its nearly two decades-long run as the businesses’ largest shareholder.
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AnalysisDefiant Leighton sticks to his guns as he vows to rebuild Asda ‘to its former glories’
Even as sales continue to slip, Asda’s credit rating is downturned and its private equity owners turn to sale and leasebacks of stores, executive chair Allan Leighton insists his turnaround strategy is working
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NewsAsda vows to ‘double down’ on strategy as like-for-likes slide
Asda has vowed to double down on its ‘Formula for Growth’ strategy, even as its total revenues and like-for-like sales dropped in the third quarter.
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NewsCo-op sets record pace with 11 store openings in one week
The investment in convenience stores comes as the retailer is continuing to call on the government to deliver business-rates reform at the November 26 Budget “to secure the future of small shops and community retail”.
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NewsM&S seeking 500 locations for new food stores
Marks & Spencer has revealed a list of 500 locations it is seeking out for new and renewed stores as it plans to double the size of its food arm.
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NewsAsda agrees sale and leaseback arrangement for stores and depot
The grocer has today [November 20] announced it has reached a £568m sale and leaseback agreement with two separate investment firms.
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NewsAsda expands on-demand delivery partnership with Uber Direct
Grocery giant Asda has announced the expansion of its rapid delivery partnership with Uber Direct, signing a new multi-year preferred partner agreement.
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NewsWaitrose opens first ‘home for food lovers’ concept store
Upmarket grocer Waitrose has opened its first ‘home for food lovers’ concept in Newbury, Berkshire.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s boss Roberts decks the halls with bumper profits as he looks towards Christmas
As Sainsbury’s upgraded its full-year profits to more than £1bn, chief executive Simon Roberts spoke about the consumer outlook heading into Christmas, what’s happening with the future of Argos, and the Budget.
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VideoMorrisons launches its ‘making more of Christmas’ advert
Supermarket Morrisons has unveiled its new Christmas advert, which showcases the grocer “making more of Christmas”.
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NewsMorrisons unveils fresh round of price cuts before Christmas
Supermarket giant Morrisons has unveiled a fresh round of 160 price cuts, as it heads into the all-important festive trading period.
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NewsMorrisons to transform hundreds of corner shops into convenience stores
Morrisons is planning to change hundreds of corner shops into its own branded convenience shops across England.
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Interview‘It’s about more than just price’: Lidl boss Ryan McDonnell on being the fastest-growing grocer
Discount giant Lidl has been the fastest-growing bricks-and-mortar grocer in the UK for more than two years. CEO Ryan McDonnell discusses where it’s winning new customers from, what’s driving its growth and looks ahead to Christmas
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NewsGousto sales jump as it expands next-day delivery
Meal delivery firm Gousto says it has “decoupled from its direct competition”, after reporting 11% sales growth in the first half of the year despite a “flat lining” economy.
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NewsAsda focuses on London for week of multiple c-store openings
Supermarket chain Asda has announced plans to open nine new Express c-stores in one week, including seven in London.
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NewsTesco to hire over 28,000 temporary staff for Christmas
Supermarket giant Tesco is recruiting 28,500 temporary staff to help over the busy Christmas trading period.
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NewsAsda commits further to price cuts with over 200 more lines reduced
Asda has made further commitments to price cuts with over 200 more lines reduced, just a few days after announcing previous price cuts.