All Supermarkets articles – Page 8
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NewsAsda IT upgrade costs expected to pass £1bn this year
Asda’s IT upgrade is set to surpass £1bn this year, adding more costs to the supermarket as it embarks on a turnaround.
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NewsAsda invests £80m in raising frontline staff pay
The supermarket said this brings its total investment in staff pay to half a billion pounds since 2021.
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NewsMorrisons sales jump as grocer ramps up cost-cutting targets
Morrisons’ sales for the first quarter jumped, as the retailer increased its cost savings target by £300m to £1bn in the “medium term”.
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NewsMorrisons puts hundreds of jobs at risk as part of strategic review
Morrisons has put over 300 jobs at risk as it makes changes and adjustments to its stores and operations.
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NewsOcado delays diversity and inclusion targets as initiatives face scrutiny
Ocado has extended its timeline for increasing ethnic minority representation in its senior management team amid a rollback of DEI in the corporate world.
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Innovation of the WeekTesco trials weighing trolleys at checkout to tackle theft
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsAsda cuts prices on thousands of products
Asda is slashing prices on thousands more products as it continues its commitment to value.
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Opinion‘Supermarket share price rout is testament to Asda’s turnaround potential’
Asda is no spent force, but rival grocers’ share price clobbering sparked by the fear of price wars looks overdone, believes George MacDonald
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NewsTesco tops list of ‘most considered’ UK grocers while Aldi remains best rated for price
Tesco has topped the list of UK customers’ “most considered” supermarkets in the country, while discounter Aldi is the top rated for price, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTesco unveils new £180m investment in staff pay
Supermarket giant Tesco has today unveiled a £180m investment in staff pay, having reached an agreement with trade union Usdaw.
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NewsFormer Morrisons boss emerges as prime candidate to lead B&M
The former boss of supermarket chain Morrisons has emerged as a frontrunner to take the reins at B&M following its chief executive’s departure.
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Innovation of the WeekMarks & Spencer launches ‘one ingredient’ cornflakes
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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InterviewAsda chair Allan Leighton: ‘There is no pressure on me to turn this into a quick fix’
Following a mixed set of results for the 2024 financial year, Asda executive chairman Allan Leighton says his work is only just beginning at the retailer and insists he’s in it for the long haul.
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NewsAsda profits improve off the back of strong George performance
Asda has reported an improvement in profits driven by a strong non-food performance headlined by clothing giant George.
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NewsWaitrose launches net zero fund to support UK farmers
Waitrose has launched a £500,000 fund to help support its British farmers in their push for net zero.
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NewsMorrisons adds ‘bonus layer’ to membership scheme
Supermarket Morrisons is adding a new tier to its membership offering, launching More Card Stamps loyalty promotions.
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Innovation of the WeekM&S trials autonomous farming to reduce emissions and improve quality
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy, and industry.
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AnalysisThe shoplifting epidemic has become ‘anti-capitalist inspo’ for well-off Gen-Zers
Casual pilfering has become a rebellious anti-capitalist statement and a response to cost-of-living pressures for young shoppers. But what can be done to change their minds?
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NewsLidl unveils ‘market-leading’ pay rise for 28,000 staff
Discounter Lidl has today announced a “market-leading” pay rise for 28,000 staff to come into effect from March.
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Opinion‘Rollback’s returned, Whitfield’s on board – and the fightback’s on at Asda’
The reintroduction of Rollback signals that Asda is serious on price once again, while Jo Whitfield’s return brings a valuable combination of experience as the grocer focuses on the best of its heritage while building new businesses such as convenience, believes George MacDonald