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AnalysisWhy David Potts is back for ‘one last big job’ at Asda
Former Tesco executive and Morrisons CEO David Potts was unexpectedly announced as the new Asda chief executive this morning. What will he bring to the retailer, and does he have the appetite to complete its laborious turnaround?
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NewsSainsbury’s becomes latest retailer to back ‘Respect Retail’ campaign
Grocery giant Sainsbury’s has become the latest retailer to back the Retail Trust’s ‘Respect Retail’ campaign aimed at getting customers to treat staff with “respect and kindness” and raise awareness of the impact of crime and abuse on shop workers.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s boss confident ahead of the Budget as grocery giant ramps up for Christmas
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts outlined his wishes for next week’s Budget and outlined his takeaways on consumer confidence heading into the all-important Christmas trading period.
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NewsAsda launches new apprenticeship programme
Supermarket giant Asda has today (October 21) launched Asda Roots – a new apprenticeship programme to give young people a route to permanent employment.
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NewsSainsbury’s agrees deal to sell all Northern Ireland petrol stations
Sainsbury’s has reached an agreement to sell and transfer the operation of its eight petrol stations in Northern Ireland.
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NewsTesco adds more than 500 brands to Clubcard points scheme
Tesco has added more than 500 brands, including Nike, Boden and Ticketmaster, where Clubcard members can collect points, as it pushes its loyalty scheme beyond its own stores ahead of Black Friday and Christmas.
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NewsletterGrocery Briefing: Asda sales growth recovery hits the skids, and have we hit peak Tesco?
Normal service resumes. I’m back from Australia and just in time for my favourite non-denominational definitely not a holiday. Yes, happy Worldpanel by Numerator grocery market share day! To celebrate, we’ll start by unwrapping Asda’s results first. A month after trumpeting a return to sales growth, normal service has resumed ...
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NewsAsda’s return to growth short-lived as Lidl leads the way
The latest grocery market share data reveals that Asda’s return to sales growth lasted just a month, while discounter Lidl continues to lead the pack.
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NewsTotal UK supermarket spending slips as customers remain cautious
Total till sales at UK supermarkets fell month-on-month as shoppers remained cautious about spending, according to the latest NielsenIQ data.
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NewsFrench supermarket fridges targeted in cyber attack
Hundreds of French supermarkets have been hit by a cyber attack that has caused their fridges and freezers to heat up, spoiling fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.
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NewsAldi reveals 10 store locations to open in 2027
The supermarket is planning three new stores in London, with additional openings in the Isle of Wight and Devon, among others.
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AnalysisHas Tesco’s grocery business neared its peak?
Tesco’s winning streak of gaining market share faltered in its interim results, despite the grocery giant raising its full-year profit guidance and reporting an increase in sales.
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NewsTesco adjusts full-year profit guidance as sales and profits rise
Tesco has adjusted its profit guidance for the full year as half-year results show sales and profit increase.
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NewsMorrisons and Just Eat expand autonomous robot delivery trial
Morrisons and Just Eat have expanded their use of autonomous delivery robot trials with Starship Technologies to reach Cambridgeshire.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Morrisons held merger talks
Sainsbury’s held talks with Morrisons over a potential sale earlier this year.
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NewsFood inflation eases to 2.5% as retailers lean on promotions
UK food inflation slowed in September as retailers extended promotions on meat and dairy to win back shoppers after a hot summer, partly reversing August’s price jump.
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NewsAldi to invest £900m after record turnover
The German retailer said it was looking to open 30 new stores in the next 10 weeks, with investment also targeted at its distribution network
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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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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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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.