Tesco news and analysis
Tesco is the largest supermarket in the UK. With more than 3,000 retail stores in Britain, it operates across Extra hypermarkets, supermarkets and in the convenience space, with the Express format. It also runs the market-leading customer loyalty programme Tesco Clubcard. Online business, Tesco.com, offers home delivery and click & collect services. The Grocer runs Tesco news, analysis, insight and opinion.
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Promotional FeaturesThe loyalty paradox: why shoppers sign up but don’t stay
Signed up, but switched off. Discover the real cost of fragile retailer loyalty and how you can fix this.
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NewsDunnhumby appoints new CEO
The new hire succeeds Josh Bottomley, who decided to step down after three years.
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Grocer 33Tesco Workington’s John Lorimer on tourist trading and a hot bank holiday
‘We’re not classed as a seasonal store. However, a lot of people choose to stay out this direction because it’s cheaper’
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Grocer 33Tesco Workington store tops Lake District mystery shop
Upmarket regional Booths Kendal store back in third place
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NewsTesco expands Sustainable Pig Group with Sofina joining
The expansion will mean the number of pigs supplied through the scheme will grow by almost 30%
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Range PreviewTesco launches new Korean and Japanese snack range
Tesco is pushing into Asian-inspired snacking with a new Korean and Japanese range spanning crisps, confectionery, pouch drinks and mochi-style treats
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NewsTesco retires store picker cash prize app Earnie
The supermarket developed the Earnie Goes Picking app with tech firm Lightfoot but its contract with the Exeter-based company has now ended.
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Comment & OpinionThe backlash against Lidl’s loyalty revamp misses the point entirely
Lidl’s move to points may have frustrated shoppers, but the long-term logic is sound, says Sam Panzer, director of GTM strategy at Talon.One
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NewsTesco beefs up meal deal with hot breakfast and lunch offer
Customers will be able to purchase hot breakfast and lunch items for £5.50 with a Clubcard
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NewsGraham’s the Family Dairy launches unhomogenised Silver Top milk
Inspired by the original milk bottles the business delivered by horse and cart 80 years ago, Graham’s said the launch offered a ’richer taste than standard modern milk’
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NewsAll Things launches butter into Tesco
The launch of All Things Salted and All Things Unsalted brings the brand into the UK’s largest retailer
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NewsAsda launches £5 premium lunchtime meal deal to undercut rivals
Asda said it had deliberately undercut rivals’ premium deals
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NewsTesco puts back food waste reduction target by five years
In a revised target, announced yesterday in Tesco’s annual sustainability report, the retailer said it would aim to reduce food waste across its operations by 50% before 2030
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NewsTesco ties CEO pay to market share as Ken Murphy takes £10.8m
Tesco’s Ken Murphy took a £10.8m total pay package last year, after being awarded over 90% of his possible maximum annual bonus
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NewsTesco Northern Ireland doubles local suppliers in three years
The UK’s largest retailer said nearly 140 suppliers based in the devolved nation offered over 1,600 lines, with all Tesco own-brand fresh beef, pork, milk and eggs sold in the country sourced from them
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NewsKellogg’s and Pokémon quietly launch cereal into Tesco
Kellogg’s quietly launched the chocolate-flavoured cereal into Tesco last week
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News‘Dangerously high’ salt levels found in sandwiches at popular food-to-go chains
Gail’s, Paul and Pret a Manger were found to be among the ‘worst offenders’
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NewsHigh-fibre milkshake range launched by Shaken Udder
Available in Mint Choc and Banana flavours, the milkshakes deliver Shaken Udder’s ‘signature thick and creamy taste’ along with 7.6g of fibre per bottle – around 30% of the recommended daily intake for adults
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NewsRenshaw expands Tesco offering in biggest push since 2023 acquisition
The rollout spans dessert kits, fondant icing multipacks, and fruit bakery fillings
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Comment & OpinionTesco ad finds monstrous way to give kids healthy food
A monster chases a grape-pinching lad into the car park. Fortunately, it’s friendly