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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The Tofoo Co returns to freezers with new range launch
The range was made up of products designed to meet rising demand for convenient, high-protein, plant-based options in the freezer aisle, the meat-free brand said
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Tesco farmers to get £10m payout under new green incentives
UK dairy farmers, belonging to the Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG) will earn up to an extra 2.5p per litre of milk if key targets are achieved
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Investors call for Wes Streeting to publish mandatory health targets plan
The investor group issued a statement today calling on ministers to prescribe ‘robust metrics’ for companies’ obligatory reporting and targets
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Lindt launches limited-edition Shortbread Lindor truffles into Tesco
The treats are exclusive to the UK
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Tesco defends meal deal price increase as inflation crisis continues to bite
Tesco has defended increasing the price of its meal deal, the third price hike since 2022, in another sign of the inflation crisis
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Tesco comes in cheapest in Grocer 33 shop, beating Asda by 20p
Tesco and Asda each boasted 13 cheapest items, and Asda had more exclusively cheaper SKUs than its Cheshunt rival
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Cornwall’s Trewithen Dairy premieres ‘luxurious’ golden milk
Cornwall Gold will hit shelves in Sainsbury’s on 27 August, followed by Tesco on 27 October
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Birds Eye launches gluten-free Crispy Wedges
Debuting in Iceland on 25 August and Tesco on 15 September, the NPD is geared towards young families
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Aldi revamping Shop & Go store to add self-checkouts
The changes at the store in Greenwich are due to be unveiled tomorrow, 20 August, when it reopens after closing on 4 August for the upgrades
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Fake Tesco Labubu Dubai chocolate sandwich creator warns ‘gap closing’ between AI fakes and genuine NPD
A mock-up image of a Tesco Finest Dubai Chocolate Labubu Angel Hair Sandwich went viral this week, with many taking the creation at face value
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Analysis & Features
How pay and benefits stack up at the supermarkets
We look at how wage levels at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, M&S and Iceland compare
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Food safety fears as dozens of supermarkets fail essential hygiene checks
Six supermarkets received the lowest possible score of zero, meaning urgent improvement is required
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Emmi Caffè Latte launches Creamy iced coffee line
Creamy will make its debut in Tesco on 27 October and is made with three ingredients
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Cadbury slashes plastic in Crunchie multipacks for Tesco trial
The new multipacks feature 60% less outer plastic packaging
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Comment & Opinion
Tesco’s Birthday Cake sandwich: harmless fun or public health fiasco?
Tesco’s Birthday Cake sandwich has raised comments over its nutritional value. But it’s only around for four weeks
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McVitie’s adds ‘must-try’ Yuzu Lemon Jaffa Cakes to lure foodies
The NPD features a ‘tangy yuzu lemon jelly’, with a sponge base and chocolate coating
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Golden Acre Foods launches halal lunchbox lines
The lines will be launched in Tesco in August under the company’s Najma and Jaldee Eats brands
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Store manager Luke Saulino on Stockport’s unique trade, community store, and the strength of Clubcard
Store manager Luke Saulino on Stockport’s unique trade, running a community store, and the strength of Clubcard
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Stockport’s top supermarket Tesco impresses Grocer 33 mystery shopper
The 68,073 sq ft Tesco on Tiviot Way picked up 84 points despite a moderate showing on availability, with one item out of stock and one not stocked
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Analysis & Features
What are the hurdles for the industry’s reusable packaging pledge?
After missed targets and failed pledges, a scaled-up reuse model remains a vision. Can a new retailer promise make a difference?