All Supermarkets articles – Page 340
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NewsFuel prices fall again at the supermarkets
Supermarkets could be first to hit what the RAC predicts could be the lowest petrol prices in more than five years early in 2015. The motoring organisation believes petrol could soon be selling for under £1 a litre – a price last seen in late May 2009. Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons ...
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NewsEach of the big four supermarkets sees market share declines
The UK grocery market has returned to marginal growth as sales picked up driven by pre-Christmas price discounts, according to the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsCommunity Shop opens social supermarket in south London
A group of leading supermarkets this week began selling their food at 70% discounts to feed the poor, in an initiative which could become a new model for tackling hunger across the UK
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NewsCo-op and M&S named most ethical supermarkets
The UK supermarket sector has much work to do to improve its overall ethical and environmental performance, Ethical Consumer’s latest product guide to supermarkets has claimed.
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NewsFilco Supermarkets closes standalone RB's off-licence
Filco Supermarkets has axed its only standalone specialist off-licence…
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NewsRetail footfall down 2.4% in November despite Black Friday
Not even Black Friday could prevent footfall levels plummeting in November as shoppers shunned high street trips in favour of online browsing last month.
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NewsBig four slash booze brand prices lower than last Xmas
Supermarkets are offering shoppers a very merry Christmas this year – with many major drinks brands cheaper…
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NewsBlack Friday helps arrest food sales decline
Grocery sales benefitted from a small boost in November as shoppers flocked to supermarkets to grab a bargain on a record-breaking Black Friday, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor released this morning.
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NewsTesco in new profits warning as Dave Lewis promises not to cut corners in January
Tesco issued a profit warning today as CEO Dave Lewis “reset” the business to focus on service, availability and more competitive prices…
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NewsArchbishop of Canterbury and MPs call on on supermarkets to do more to tackle food poverty
Supermarkets have been urged to step up their battle against food waste, after a report by MPs and church leaders claimed supply chain inefficiencies in terms of redistributing surplus food was letting the poor go hungry.
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NewsSainsbury's 'dubstep dads' ad smashes one million views
A viral ad to showcase Sainsbury’s 2014 Christmas jumper range is taking social media by storm.
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Comment & Opinion2014 was a wake-up call for big four British supermarkets
The big four will be saying “good riddance” to yet another year. That is the price of taking one’s customers for granted…
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NewsBooths hits 30-store mark with new Barrowford shop
Booths has opened its 30th store, in Barrowford, Lancashire.
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Comment & OpinionThe big supermarkets need to open up and share information
Over the past 10 years, we have witnessed an unprecedented shift in culture, both in business and society, towards opennes…
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NewsFull review of business rates announced by Osborne in Autumn Statement
The government will conduct a full review of the structure of business rates, although it will not report until the budget in 2016.
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NewsTesco shakes up senior management team as Matt Simister returns after suspension
Tesco CEO Dave Lewis has revealed a new management line up in the wake of the crisis over its £263m accounting scandal and, temporarily at least, is taking over day to day leadership of the UK operation.
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News73% of consumers to shop around for festive food and drink this year
Just over a quarter of shoppers are planning a big Christmas food shop this year despite spending on festive food and drink set to top £20bn.
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NewsThe Co-op releases results of 'Have Your Say' survey
More than half of shoppers would be more likely to shop at The Co-operative Group’s food stores if it lowered its prices, the society’s long-awaited Have Your Say survey has revealed.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the UK oversaturated with supermarkets?
Choosing where to shop for your groceries in historic Canterbury is no easy task…
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Comment & OpinionInvesting in price is an oxymoron
The major supermarkets continue to invest in reducing prices as they battle the growth of the discounters…