All Grocery articles – Page 5
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NewsAldi to open 16 new stores as part of £370m investment
Aldi has announced plans to open 16 new stores across the UK over the coming months, as it continues to invest in expanding its store estate.
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Chart of the WeekCharts of the Week: How much do shoppers want AI involved?
Three new charts show the state of play when it comes to AI and shopping.
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NewsTu locks down school uniform prices
Tu is keeping a lid on school uniform prices for the fourth consecutive year in a row.
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Opinion‘Creativity, credibility, and the customer – rethinking retail media in the age of AI’
Retail media sits closer to real customer behaviour and purchase decisions than almost any other form of advertising. AI amplifies the opportunity by helping brands understand customers, but that knowledge needs to be used responsibly and respectfully, says Dunnhumby’s Sandra Stanley
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NewsSainsbury’s kicks off search for new chair
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is in the market for a new chair, having instructed headhunters to begin searching for a replacement for Martin Scicluna.
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NewsM&S names new digital chief and veteran Berendji steps down
Marks & Spencer has appointed a new digital boss, and long-serving director Sacha Berendji is to step back from the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTesco to roll out electronic shelf labels across its full estate
Supermarket giant Tesco is set to roll out electronic shelf labels to all of its stores over the next two years, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsVirgin Wines cuts forecasts, announces new warehouse
The direct-to-consumer wine retailer said “external market pressures” meant EBITDA would likely be negative this year.
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AnalysisChart: GLP-1 users have tripled, what are they spending less on?
New research from Worldpanel by Numerator shows that the weight loss drugs have led to a £780m drop in grocery spending per year, with households that have a user typically saving £418 from their annual food bill.
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NewsM&S makes new round of price cuts on everyday food
Marks & Spencer has reduced the prices of 65 “shopping list essentials”, bringing its investment in lower prices to £30m this year.
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Opinion‘As boundaries collapse, retailers and brands face a challenge’
The rise of social commerce, livestream shopping and creator-led retail experiences signals something bigger than the launch of a few new formats or platforms. It reflects a broader shift towards cultural commerce, believes Publicis’ Steve Ricketts
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NewsPret a Manger hails ‘encouraging start’ to the year as sales rise
Food-to-go specialist Pret a Manger has reported an “encouraging start” to the year as sales continued to rise following positive growth in 2025.
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: Sunny weather boosts online shopping?
The new BRC numbers suggest retail sales grew faster than inflation in May, with year-on-year growth in non-food online sales hitting its highest rate since December, 2024
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InterviewQ&A: Amazon European Stores vice-president on the new innovations shaping its grocery offering
As part of Amazon’s Delivering the Future event at its LCY3 fulfilment centre in Dartford, Kent, many announcements were made for the UK and Europe.
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NewsGeorge at Asda explores TikTok Shop launch
George at Asda is considering joining the grocer in launching on TikTok Shop, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryIn pictures: New stores, ranges and signings as retail celebrates World Cup kick-off
With the start of the men’s football World Cup just days away, retailers have been getting into the spirit of the tournament, launching everything from new pop-ups and ranges through to signing an actual footballer.
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NewsRetail sector calls on government not to ‘regulate flexible jobs out of existence’
Retail industry leaders have urged the government not to regulate flexible jobs out existence, as it pushes forward with reforms which would scrap zero-hours contracts.
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NewsLidl unveils multimillion-pound investment in price cuts
Lidl has made a multi-million-pound investment in slashing prices in a bid to help customers save money.
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NewsMarks & Spencer makes new appointments in food leadership restructure
Marks & Spencer has reshaped the team leading its strongly performing food division, including two new appointments, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAmazon expands grocery offering and makes $1bn investment in career programme
Amazon is expanding its grocery offering in the UK as well as making a $1bn global investment in its Career Choice programme.