All articles by Steve Farrell
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NewsAldi reveals list of ‘priority locations’ for new stores
The list runs to 160 locations across the UK
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NewsAldi wins World Cup battle for social media attention
Aldi won 34% of ‘share of creator voice’ around the World Cup, compared with runner-up eBay’s 31%, according to research
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NewsBrits have ‘already eaten too much fat and sugar for 2026’, claims Lidl
Saturday 25 July is ‘overshoot day’, when Britain will no longer have a chance of achieving annual progress towards targets designed to provide sustainable food systems for growing populations, according to the supermarket
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NewsBurnham announces 20% business rates cut for pubs and music venues
The cut will be ‘fully funded’ by a tax clampdown on online marketplace sellers and businesses not making a ‘positive contribution’ such as vape shops
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NewsLidl sparks row with Little Moons price comparison
Little Moons boss hit back: ‘In the words of L’Oréal… because we’re worth it’
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NewsB&M fined £2m and two stores closed over mice infestations
The offences occurred at St Andrew’s Retail Park, Priory Square Shopping Centre and The Fort Shopping Park stores in Birmingham
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NewsAldi average prices fall as rivals’ increase, data shows
Unit prices at Aldi have dropped steadily since quarter four of 2025, while those of each of the other five – Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Lidl and Morrisons – have dipped and then risen again in 2026
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NewsGrocery inflation eases to slowest rate since 2024
The average household still spent an extra £156 on groceries over the past year, according to Worldpanel by Numerator
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NewsPoundstretcher losses widen to £50m as like-for-like sales fall
Turnover rose by 16.9% to £247.4m thanks to the extended 15-month reporting period, but on a 12-month like-for-like basis sales fell by 7%, according to the accounts
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat will PM Andy Burnham mean for food & drink policy?
Burnham’s intentions – so far – include a ‘high street renaissance’ and employment reforms
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NewsFood inflation warning over Burnham’s business rates plan
Andy Burnham has said the tax hike for large developments could pay for a 100% business rates discount for small, single-site high street shops and restaurants
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News10 Aldi shoppers to win free five-minute trolley dash
The ‘Supermarket Sweep’ competition has already raised over £60,000 in Scotland and Aldi has now brought it to England and Wales
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NewsM&S recalls Truffle Gouda in Northern Ireland over listeria threat
Symptoms of listeria can be similar to flu, including high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea
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News300% surge in weight-loss demand fuels growth for Superdrug
The surge came in the first half of 2025, according to the health & beauty retailer
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NewsWegovy pills land in stores as retailers report huge demand
The UK’s first weight-loss pill launched on Boots Online Doctor on Monday, with customers able to click & collect in store the same day
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NewsWaitrose expecting huge low & no sales for 1am England match
Pubs are also in line for a major boost after PM Keir Starmer announced yesterday that pubs would be allowed to stay open until 5am
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NewsLidl loyalty discounts now claimed in over half of shopping trips
The rate of shops involving a coupon reward has more than doubled from 26% in March 2025 to 57% in May 2026
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NewsLidl rolls out scan & shop to another 37 stores
The service, called Lidl & Go, means customers can scan items with a smartphone as they put them in their shopping basket
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NewsFormer M&S and Superdry finance boss joins Poundland
Wills is replacing Mark Jackson, who was brought in by MD Barry Williams in January 2025 to help with the sale and restructure
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NewsPoundstretcher closing major store in Powys as landlord serves notice
Landlords of more than 100 stores were given the option to exit leases when Poundstretcher’s restructure plan was approved by High Court earlier this month