All Grocery articles – Page 5
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NewsM&S chair Archie Norman: ‘We’ll open more food spaces this year than any of the big four’
Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman has said the retailer plans to open “more food spaces this year than any of the big four” as it invests in its store estate.
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NewsSainsbury’s ‘outperforms market’ as sales continue to grow
Supermarket Sainsbury’s has said it has “outperformed the market” for six years in a row as it reported rising sales.
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NewsSoaring fuel and food prices drive rising inflation
UK inflation rose by 3.3% in March after surging fuel prices triggered by the Iran war drove up transport and food costs.
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NewsTesco unveils £750m share buyback scheme
Grocery giant Tesco has launched a share buyback scheme in a bid to reduce its share capital.
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DataRetail Pay Index: How much do the biggest UK retailers pay shopfloor staff?
Explore Retail Week’s annual index of the shopfloor pay for 80 of the UK’s biggest retailers.
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Opinion‘The UK food system is tired of poor policy and incompetence’
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey may make headlines, but his ideas on the wider challenges facing the food system look like something a student might suggest, says Shore Capital’s Clive Black
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: People who use it really love Tesco Whoosh
Tesco reported its rapid delivery service grew by 51% in its latest financial year
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NewsAsda appoints new ambient food boss
Asda has appointed Jon Downes as its new vice president – ambient, further strengthening its senior leadership team.
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NewsWaitrose to open four stores at Heathrow airport
Waitrose is set to enter into the world of airport travel retail under a new wholesale partnership with the operator of Relay, Lagardère Travel Retail.
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AnalysisTest Drive: Just Eat’s AI voice assistant
Rapid delivery platform Just Eat introduced a new AI voice assistant for UK customers with the aim of making ordering easier and more inclusive.
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AnalysisHas M&S finally cracked Sparks?
M&S may have finally cracked the code on what to do with its Sparks loyalty scheme. The high street giant unveiled its newly transformed programme yesterday (April 15), offering customers cash rewards when they spend across any of its departments
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AnalysisWhat Tesco’s boss is doing to honour his customer price pledge
Tesco boss Ken Murphy today pledged to do “whatever we can” to keep costs down. Here’s how he plans to do that in the face of war, rising inflation, and increased costs.
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NewsTesco profits rise but warns of Middle East impact
Tesco has widened its profit forecast for its current financial year amid growing uncertainty around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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NewsLidl and Iceland first supermarkets to fall foul of UK junk food rules
Discounter Lidl and frozen food specialist Iceland have become the first UK companies to have ads banned following the introduction of rules cracking down on the marketing of junk food.
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NewsMarks & Spencer revamps Sparks loyalty scheme
Marks & Spencer has overhauled its Sparks loyalty scheme, offering members “pounds, not points”, in the latest phase of the retail giant’s transformation, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWaitrose to refurbish 30 stores as part of £1bn investment
Waitrose has announced plans to refurbish 30 of its existing stores this year as part of an ongoing, multi-year £1bn investment into its estate.
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NewsIceland enters AI partnership to transform inventory and replenishment
Supermarket chain Iceland has entered an AI partnership to transform its inventory and replenishment operations.
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NewsOver 200 roles at risk at Morrisons
The supermarket is reportedly trimming roles while looking to increase its use of AI.
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NewsConsumers avoided trips abroad in March, but spent more on clothing
Travel spending dropped by 3.3% in March versus the year before, according to the latest Barclays consumer spend tracker, as more Brits opted for staycations.
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DataDelivery trial shows three out of 10 retailers cut it fine or deliver late
The research also showed that most retailers charge more than £3.50, which is what consumers say is the highest price they would find acceptable for delivery