Asda has experienced a significant plunge in its share of the UK grocery market, heightening scrutiny of chief executive Allan Leighton and his efforts to revive the supermarket chain. The
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Britain’s principal food wholesalers have issued a stark warning of potential legal action should Chancellor Rachel Reeves press ahead with plans to grant business rates exemptions to large supermarkets. The
Greencore’s £1.2bn proposed acquisition of Bakkavor, two of the United Kingdom’s foremost suppliers of convenience foods to major supermarkets including Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Asda, has drawn
Simon Roberts chief executive of Sainsburys has issued a stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves over the potential impact of increased costs in the supermarket sector. Writing ahead of the
Take a stroll into your local newsagent and the rising cost of food will hit you squarely in the wallet. A 360g bar of Dairy Milk now commands a price
Asda has reignited the fierce competition among UK grocers, triggering a significant drop in share prices for market leaders Tesco and Sainsbury’s. Fresh reports indicate that Asda is increasing pressure
Morrisons is set to introduce a real-time tracking app to monitor the efficiency of store staff in an urgent attempt to revitalise its market position. The supermarket, under the leadership
Tesco’s ambitions to cement its role as a leader in autonomous retail technology have run into major disruption after its key warehouse automation partner went bust. Earlier this year, the
Petrol stations across the UK are under fire after the competition watchdog revealed a significant rise in profit margins at the pump. Motorists have been left paying much higher markups
The Co-operative Group has reported a significant financial loss after a cyber-attack struck the retailer earlier this year, damaging both its reputation and bottom line. Profits at the mutual have
Amazon has announced the closure of all 19 of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores across the United Kingdom, marking a significant retreat from its ambitions to rival the nation’s major
Ocado shareholders had reasons to be concerned long before this autumn’s sharp downturn. The company’s partnership with US giant Kroger, once celebrated for its ambition to construct up to 20
Morrisons has reported a slowdown in likeforlike sales growth for the latest quarter raising concerns that Lidl is set to overtake it as the United Kingdoms fifth largest supermarket. The
The chief executive of Aldi UK and Ireland, Giles Hurley, has cautioned that new government measures raising business costs could translate into higher food prices for Britons. Speaking after Aldi’s
Ocado, the British retail technology group, suffered a major blow to its US ambitions after its American partner Kroger announced a thorough review of its automated warehouse network. Shares in
Sainsbury’s, the UK’s second largest supermarket chain, has commenced an eight-week pilot of facial recognition technology at selected stores in Sydenham, south-east London and Oldfield Park in Bath. The move,
