Latest supermarket news – Page 19
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Major apple supplier begins shutdown following price challenges
The apple producer cited a lack of retailer returns as a significant reason for its financial challenges
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Spanish chorizo sales soar in UK following marketing push
The Consorcio del Chorizo Español saw 1.69 million kilos of its labelled Spanish chorizo exported to the UK, an increase of 28% on the same period last year
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Aldi cutting price of 40 popular lines by up to 17%
‘This latest round of price cuts will help our shoppers make significant savings on their weekly food shop,’ said Aldi UK buying MD Julie Ashfield
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Booths enjoys ‘record’ Christmas sales as customers buy more festive staples
Demand for a ‘very traditional British Christmas’ led customers to spend more, Booths said
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City snapshot: Ocado returns to double-digit growth amid ‘record’ Christmas
Ocado Retail returned to double-digit growth in its fourth quarter to the end of November, while it also posted “record” Christmas sales amid volumes growith. Plus updates from THG, McBride and Eagle Eye
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Morrisons owner CD&R brings in Dave Lewis for advisory role
Private equity giant Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has hired former Tesco boss Sir Dave Lewis as an advisor to help it grow its global retail empire
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Asda denies four-day week plans are result of management turnover crisis
Asda said its trial was part of an increasing trend for retailers to look at more flexible patterns of work
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Aldi adds contactless card payment option to Shop&Go store
Shoppers can now simply tap their payment card at the barrier to enter
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City underwhelmed by supermarkets’ Christmas results despite bumper sales
As many childhoods can attest, the difference between Christmas expectations and festive reality can be an almighty chasm
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Lidl takes Christmas spend from all rivals – including Aldi
Lidl cited Kantar data to reveal it won £116m in shopper spend from rivals over the 12 weeks to 24 December
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Sainsbury’s launches EV charging business in supermarket first
Smart Charge will be fully owned and operated by Sainsbury’s
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Lidl GB board restructure sees new CFO appointed and chief customer officer role created
Lidl GB is also streamlining the current structure of three chief operating officer roles into two
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John Lewis appoints Peter Ruis as new executive director
Naomi Simcock – who had been interim director since following the departure of Pippa Wicks in March – will now become operations director
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Halewood Artisanal Spirits to distribute Krupnik Vodka in the UK
Krupnik is stocked with retailers including Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda
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City snapshot: Tesco and Marks & Spencer post bumper Christmas sales
Tesco and Marks & Spencer have both posted strong Christmas grocery growth ahead of the wider market
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Asda owners ‘more than comfortable’ with supermarket’s £4bn debt pile
A senior exec at Asda co-owner TDR Capital has told lawmakers the supermarket’s owners are “more than comfortable” with its debt pile are taking a long-term view of its growth prospects
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UK fishing industry to crack down on exploitation of overseas crew
It is one of the biggest sector-wide efforts to tackle labour exploitation in Europe
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Aldi redesigns cider can as High Court considers Thatchers’ copycat claim
A judgement is due on 24 January on whether Aldi has been taking ‘unfair advantage’ of Thatchers’ brand reputation by copying elements of its Cloudy Lemon Cider can
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Sainsbury’s records ‘strong’ Christmas sales as premium demand increases
Sainsbury’s saw its ‘best ever year’ for sales of mine pies and premium cheese
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City snapshot: Sainsbury’s boosts volumes as Nectar Prices and Taste the Difference win over Christmas customers
Sainsbury’s has boosted food volumes by more than the wider grocery market over Christmas thanks to its Nectar Prices promotions and shoppers trading up to its Taste the Difference range. Plus, full-year trading updates from Greggs and Vimto maker Nichols