All Supermarkets articles – Page 4
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NewsMorrisons in dispute with union over pay increases
Morrisons has informed employees that substantial pay rises will not be possible this year, citing tax increases and an uplift in the minimum wage.
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NewsMorrisons launches online travel service to drive More Card membership
Supermarket giant Morrisons has launched a new online travel service in partnership with Expedia, with the aim of expanding its More Card membership programme.
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NewsMorrisons’ Baitiéh warns food inflation will ‘go up and up’ in 2026
Morrisons chief executive Rami Baitiéh has warned that he expects food inflation will “go up and up over the coming months”, but says the grocer is well-placed to combat rising prices.
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NewsTesco to trial new technology to curb rise in retail crime
Tesco is set to launch a trial of a new crime reporting platform next week, in a bid to deter shoplifters and keep colleagues and customers safe, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMorrisons hails ‘strong’ Christmas performance in ‘challenging market conditions’
Morrisons has hailed “good performance in a competitive market” during the Christmas period, noting strong performances in its premium range and market-beating trading in general merchandise and clothing.
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NewsBooths toasts ‘record-breaking’ Christmas period
Upmarket Northern grocer Booths has toasted “another record-breaking Christmas”, with sales growth driven by an uptick in click-and-collect orders from the retailer’s members.
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NewsAldi gives store staff another pay rise as discounter ‘extends market-leading pay rates’
Discount supermarket giant Aldi has announced that it will be giving its staff another pay rise from March, as it “extends [its] market-leading pay rates”.
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NewsTesco sees highest market share in a decade as Christmas sales rise
Supermarket Tesco has recorded its highest market share in over a decade thanks to investments across the shopping journey, while Christmas sales also grew.
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NewsFestive footfall rises as shoppers leave Christmas gifts to last minute
Retail footfall has increased in the run-up to Christmas as customers shop for festive food and last-minute gifts.
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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.