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UK Retail Food Inflation to Hit 5.1% Peak, Outpacing General Price Rises
UK retail food inflation is projected to peak at 5.1% during the summer of 2025, significantly outpacing the broader inflation rate,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 22


Revealed: The True Price of Waste – Retailers Losing Billions to Hidden Food Costs
A new report published today by ECR Retail Loss reveals that the ‘hidden costs’ to retailers associated with managing unsold and surplus...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 22


Top of the Shops: Who’s Winning the UK’s Grocery Game?
The UK grocery market is a battleground where retailers cater to distinct consumer preferences, ranging from premium shoppers to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18


Goals & Groceries: Retailers Celebrate Women’s Euros Windfall
UK retailers are set to see five millions consumers shop in-store or online for the quarter-finals stage of the women’s Euro’s...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17


Co-op Speaks Out After Major Data Breach Hits Millions
Co-op has confirmed that all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen during cyber-attacks on the retailer in April. The chief...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17


New Morrisons Rule Keeps Staff on Shop Floor to Boost Customer Engagement
Morrisons has told “idling” shop floor staff they will no longer be allowed access to stockrooms as the supermarket races to boost...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 14


Fruit Frenzy: Sales Soar In Sweltering UK Heat
Tesco has reported record fruit sales as consumers seek to stay hydrated amid high temperatures. The UK’s biggest supermarket said it had...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 11


Tesco Unveils Multi-Million-Pound Distribution Hub at London Gateway
Tesco has announced a substantial multi-million-pound investment to establish a cutting-edge distribution centre at the DP World London...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 10


The Aldi Effect: How A Discounters’ Rise Is Reshaping UK Grocery
Aldi's business model is reshaping the competitive landscape by being ruthlessly efficient and fiercely appealing to cost-conscious...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 4


Ocado Marks One Year as Britain’s Fastest-Growing Grocer
Ocado has officially notched up a full year as the UK’s fastest-growing grocer, with sales surging by 14.9% in the 12 weeks to 19 May....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 3


Aldi Overtakes Asda In Food Sales, But Asda Remains Focused On Long-Term Strategy
Aldi UK has overtaken Asda in food and drink sales for the first time, according to new figures from Kantar, but Asda remains confident...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 2


M&S Unveils New 'Plan A' Projects to Boost UK-Grown Fruit and Veg
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a series of new initiatives under its 'Plan A' sustainability programme, aiming to enhance the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 30


Waitrose Sees Surge in Demand for British Produce Amid Growing Consumer Support for Local Farming
Waitrose has reported a significant increase in sales of British produce, attributing the surge to heightened consumer interest in...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 29


From Field to Fork: Morrisons Salutes British Growers in Bold New Campaign
Morrisons has launched a powerful new campaign – Fresh from Market Street – that puts the spotlight firmly on its direct relationships...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 28


Fresh Demand For Workers: Seasonal Roles Drive Job Market Gains As Wages Climb
The UK job market recorded its second consecutive month of year-on-year growth in April, driven by a surge in seasonal vacancies across...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 28


Morrisons Magic: Supermarket Giant Revamps Stores With New Look, Fresh Deals, and Global Flavours
Morrisons has announced a major transformation across its UK stores in a move designed to enhance customer experience, offer better...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 23


Hackers Hold Supermarket Supplier To Ransom
A distributor to the UK's major supermarkets has said it is being held to ransom by cyber hackers. Logistics firm Peter Green Chilled...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 21


Still Not Five a Day: UK Fruit & Veg Intake Flatlines Despite Health Drives
New figures reveal that only a third of UK adults over the age of 16 are meeting the recommended target of consuming five portions of...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 20


Asda Trials Store Makeover to Nudge Shoppers Towards Healthier Choices
Asda has rolled out a pilot programme in 10 of its stores across the UK to explore how simple in-store changes can encourage customers to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 14


Cyberattack Leaves Co-op Shoppers Facing Empty Shelves
Co-op stores across the UK have been hit by widespread disruption following a cyberattack on the retailer’s third-party IT supplier,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 9
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