All Supermarkets articles – Page 117
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Comment & OpinionWho won Christmas? The grocers, of course
It would have needed a spectacularly bad performance for a grocery retailer not to achieve at least some sort of sales growth
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NewsRichard Walker appointed executive chairman of Iceland Foods, as Malcolm Walker steps down
Malcolm Walker will remain on the company board as founder, The Grocer has learned
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NewsAlcohol-free drinks and vegan food top Sainsbury’s Nectar purchases in 2022
Sainsbury’s released data on the shopping choices of 17.6 million members of its Nectar loyalty scheme
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NewsAldi and Lidl store openings show fierce inter-discounter rivalry
The two German discounters have been going toe-to-toe when it comes to UK store expansion
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We know that the world has lots of challenges at the moment and our job is to give our customer base exactly what they want’
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s takes Grocer 33 win as Waitrose lands in last place
The Blackwood store in South Wales scored 80 points thanks to its standout service
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Grocer 33Asda cheapest in Grocer 33 as Arla Skyr yoghurt soars 48% in price
The dairy line represented the sharpest rise in the basket, which otherwise pointed to slowing inflation
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Comment & OpinionCan retailers and brands deliver volume growth in 2023?
Volume becomes the kingmaker this year, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Comment & OpinionWhy multibuys and shopping around are off the table in 2023
In the face of this inflationary environment, there is no doubt consumer behaviours have and will continue to change, says Alister French, partner, retail & consumer goods at Oliver Wyman
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NewsIceland extends £1 price freeze as the cost of living crisis continues to bite
Iceland’s £1 or less range accounts for around 20% of the supermarket’s products
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NewsAldi axing home delivery of Specialbuys and booze
It will leave click & collect of groceries, which Aldi launched 2020 and is available from over 200 stores, as its only online service
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco Christmas sales jump despite cost of living crisis
Tesco has overcome ‘tough times’ for consumers to post strong broad-based growth in the run-up to Christmas. Plus, food and clothing grow at M&S, Hilton Food Group enjoys strong Christmas and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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Comment & OpinionHow Argos became an unexpected high point of Sainsbury’s record Christmas
The ongoing focus on convenience and reliability enabled Argos to deliver at time when others fell short
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Comment & OpinionThe pros and cons of the dedicated vegan aisle
Retailers that find ways to integrate plant-based alternatives stand a better chance of recruiting new consumers, says Paul Brown, co-founder and CEO, Bol Foods
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NewsFormer Aldi UK CEO Matthew Barnes to step down from role at parent company
Barnes was Aldi’s UK & Ireland CEO from 2015 until 2018
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NewsCity snapshot: Record Christmas for Sainsbury’s as inflation lifts sales
Sainsbury’s has upped its profits expectations for the year after reporting a record Christmas. Plus, Nichols reports full-year trading update and reveals new chairman appointment.
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NewsM&S launches ‘hottest new style of coffee to reach UK since flat white’
The so-called ‘Magic Coffee’ originates in Australia and is made with a double ristretto instead of a double espresso
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NewsSainsbury’s launches ‘biggest ever’ Aldi Price Match push
The number of products in Sainsbury’s campaign has grown by about a third in recent weeks, to 310
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocers boosted by highest ever sales week in the run up to Christmas
UK supermarkets saw a double digit jump in sales, as strong inflation and a recovery in sales volumes lead to the industry’s biggest ever week in the run up to Christmas
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Unilever provided safe haven amid 2022’s stock market storm
Unilever seems a ‘safe haven’, but the turmoil of 2022 was tough for many of the listed players. So who fared best… and worst?