All Supermarkets articles – Page 28
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NewsIceland Foods trials aisle-roaming robots as part of retail media push
The automated machine roams shop floor aisles, and can be used to display physical products, promote store offers or encourage shoppers to sign up to Iceland’s Bonus Card
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NewsSupermarkets ‘playing with fire’ as climate action lags, WWF warns
Retailer progress on reducing environmental risks was ‘stagnating’ and threatening future commercial viability, the WWF warned
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NewsMorrisons rolls out slower ‘talking’ checkouts to help combat loneliness
Staff manning the dedicated ‘Talking Tills’ will intentionally scan and pack items more slowly, while talking to the customer as much as they would like
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NewsAldi’s extends baby formula price freeze after government announces new measures
Supermarkets will also get updated guidance confirming they can offer loyalty scheme discounts
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NewsAldi reveals value Christmas feast for eight
Aldi has matched Lidl blow for blow, with both now promising a festive feast for eight for £11.85, or £1.48 a head
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NewsQatar Investment Authority to offload £300m worth of Sainsbury’s shares
The Qatar Investment Authority has revealed it would sell up to 84 million shares in Sainsbury’s to institutional investors in a placing
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NewsAldi to donate 2,500 Christmas meals to Community Shop
Aldi will provide Christmas lunches at Community Shops across the UK from Tuesday 16 December to Thursday 18 December
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NewsChristmas adverts matter to supermarket shoppers, research finds
A poll of 973 adults by The Harris Poll shows 71% of adults say it’s important that the supermarkets they shop with make a Christmas ad that makes them feel good about the brand
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NewsSainsbury’s trademark activity hints at new high-fibre range
The application covers four classes including meat and fish, fruit and vegetables, dairy, confectionery, beers and non-alcoholic drinks
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NewsFood inflation eases amid widespread promotions
The rate eased to 3% year on year in November, down from 3.7% in October
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NewsGold Top Extra Thick Jersey Cream back this Christmas, Graham’s says
Seeking to capitalise on growing consumer demand for less processed, full-fat dairy, the limited-edition SKU will be available at selected retailers during the festive period
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Category ReportHow on-the-go is getting healthier: trends in food on the go 2025
Food to go is going on a health kick as operators diversify their offers with more salads, sushi and wraps. Where does this activity leave traditional grab ‘n’ go items?
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NewsTesco ‘Ribenagate’ boss David Beardmore leaves after 15 years
The Tesco veteran will play a key role in SSP’s food strategy across airports, railway stations, and motorway service areas in the UK and Ireland
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NewsAllan Leighton defiant Asda turnaround is ‘working’ despite slowdown
Asda’s stuttering Q2 results perforance was almost entirely the result of the ‘self-inflicted’ and ’severe’ disruption from its Project Future IT transition
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Analysis & FeaturesBudget 2025: how Rachel Reeves compromised on business rates
Supermarket chiefs had been confident Rachel Reeves would exempt them from business rates hikes – they now know that faith was misplaced. What do the changes mean for retail?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy Christmas is the worst time to work in a supermarket
As supermarkets battle to rake in profits over the ‘golden quarter’, in-store staff face chaos and abuse. They say their bosses aren’t helping
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Grocer 33GSM Matt Leese of Asda Aintree on managing Liverpool’s best supermarket
’Customers in Liverpool are very loyal, but they don’t mind giving you the absolute honest truth about how your store is on that given day’
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Grocer 33Asda edges out its rivals to continue winning streak as cheapest supermarket
Asda cleaned up on exclusively cheapest SKUs. It had 11, while Sainsbury’s managed four, Tesco one, and Morrisons and Waitrose none
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Grocer 33Asda’s Aintree superstore is best supermarket in our Liverpool mystery shop
The giant Asda store achieved a perfect score for customer service
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Comment & OpinionCan the UK Packaging Pact survive without its power players?
The issue lies not in the big names yet to have signed up, but in the reasons behind those absences