Tesco news and analysis
Tesco is the largest supermarket in the UK. With more than 3,000 retail stores in Britain, it operates across Extra hypermarkets, supermarkets and in the convenience space, with the Express format. It also runs the market-leading customer loyalty programme Tesco Clubcard. Online business, Tesco.com, offers home delivery and click & collect services. The Grocer runs Tesco news, analysis, insight and opinion.
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NewsLast-mile business Stuart rolls out new Challenge 25 compliance tech
Stuart claims the tech achieves ‘the industry’s highest compliance rates for age-restricted deliveries’
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NewsTesco brings full-basket shopping to Whoosh
Order sizes for Whoosh deliveries had been restricted by the size and weight that could be safely carried on the back of a moped
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NewsTesco to increase bag for life price by a third
Tesco is expected to raise the price of its cheapest reusable shopping bag to 40p this week
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NewsLactalis launches Quality Street Toffee Penny Dessert
The launch delivers the ‘smooth, creamy flavour of one of Quality Street’s most recognisable sweets’ in a chilled format
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy is African food still awaiting its moment to shine?
African culture is making a big impact in the UK, so why isn’t African food? Brands predict we could be at the start of a curve that sees the likes of jollof rice, moi moi and akara make inroads on to British plates
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NewsTesco arms delivery drivers with body cameras to tackle crime wave
Tesco will roll out the equipment to more than 5,000 delivery drivers in 100 stores by the end of the year, saying it wants to make its staff feel safer at work
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NewsAustralian dairy giant Brownes establishes production in UK
The supplier – Australia’s oldest dairy company – has acquired a facility in Berkshire previously owned by the co-packer it used to bring its Hunt & Brew premium ready-to-drink coffee range to the UK in 2024
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NewsTesco calls for government legislation to boost shift to reusable plastic model
The UK’s biggest retailer also said ministers needed to take action to reverse the trend of recycling facilities closing their doors
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s behind the flurry of ultra-premium ready meals?
Despite rising food prices and squeezed incomes, retailers and brands are unveiling high-end ready meals priced at up to £30
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NewsTesco seeking 28,500 temps with ‘just the right attitude’ for Christmas
The supermarket said it is looking for candidates “who can bring warmth, enthusiasm and a helpful service to every shopping trip”.
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NewsTesco recalls Free From breadcrumbs that contain gluten
The product is a possible health risk for anyone with a gluten allergy
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NewsHotel Chocolat launches branded Velvetiser bays into Tesco for the first time
“This is a big move by Hotel Chocolat to meet our customers where they are,” Hotel Chocolat co-founder and global CEO Angus Thirlwell told The Grocer
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NewsTesco launches Gen AI ad creator for brands
The AI tool will ‘speed up and scale creative within a secure and compliant framework’
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NewsAsda steps up price cuts campaign adding more than 200 fresh lines
The latest round follows more than 1,000 price cuts announced by Asda last week, as executive chairman Allan Leighton steps up his efforts to restore ‘Asda Price’ in a bid to win back shoppers ahead of Christmas
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NewsTesco launches live support for blind shoppers with Be My Eyes
Be My Eyes app users will be connected directly with Tesco colleagues
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NewsCooks Coffee and Tesco to roll out Esquires cafés in Ireland
The cafés will offer ‘extensive’ coffee and food ranges
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NewsTesco bolsters Finest lineup with Indian Banquet and Chef’s Collection
The supermarket has added branded meals from Bosh, Squeaky Bean and Itsu
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NewsFood innovation in ‘long-term decline’ finds new study
British Brands Group figures show a long-term fall in product launches continued in 2023
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NewsTesco Clubcard deal offers cinema tickets for £2.50
The Tesco Tuesdays scheme will allow Clubcard members to exchange vouchers for Cineworld rewards
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NewsIslands Chocolate launches premium drinking chocolates into Tesco
The launch made ‘barista-quality hot chocolate available to everyone’, said Islands Chocolate