more supermarket news & analysis – Page 11
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Lidl promotes Joanna Gomer to marketing director
Gomer replaces Claire Farrant, who left Lidl to join BP in September last year
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Tesco and Sainsbury’s expand Aldi Price Match by over 100 products each
Tesco’s campaign now extends to over 750 products while Sainsbury’s is nearing the 700 mark
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Asda execs trial generative AI tool that can ‘test assumptions in real time’
The supermarket is testing a proof of concept of the platform, developed by London-based company Harley
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Co-op relaunches Louth store to feature value fashion Bonmarché outlet
The convenience retailer said the 3,000 sq ft Bonmarché zone marked an “inaugural partnership” between the two businesses
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COO Chris Whitfield leaves the Co-op
The Grocer understands Whitfield took a step back from his COO role at the end of 2023
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Fresh oat milk Oato launches into Waitrose chilled aisle
The British brand’s Fresh Barista Whole Oat Drink, made with 100% British oats, will launch into the supermarket this month
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David Knight switches from Budgens to Together With Morrisons model
Knight said access to a wider product range was a key factor in his decision to switch
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Asda rolls out canned wine range promising ‘uncompromising value’
The own-label range contains two wine-based cocktail serves
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Analysis and Features
Spring is on the shelves: what was new in May 2024
Each month, we highlight new and interesting products, displays and features our team has snapped in the leading grocers
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Comment and Opinion
Visual cues link Ocado convenience with summertime
The ad sees a series of people reminded to buy items based on some seasonal prompts
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Analysis and Features
Political digs and cheese Swifts: this week on grocery social media
The UK’s cost of cheese crisis highlights economic woes and Ocado, Itsu and Lidl hop on gen Z trends
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Range Preview
Asda targets ‘picky teas’ with new deli bites and picnic range
As ‘picky bits’ season approaches, Asda is out to prove that gourmet doesn’t have to mean pricey
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Analysis and Features
Sainsbury’s forecast data fees: shades of Tesco’s fulfilment fee fiasco?
Sainsbury’s is now charging for forecast data it previously provided for free. Suppliers say it’s a cash grab, but it could become the new normal
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Sainsbury’s ‘resolves’ latest contactless payment outage
It’s the second issue to affect Sainsbury’s ability to process payments this year
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Waitrose piloting new stock management tech to boost availability in stores
Waitrose has partnered with Trust Retail to trial the new stock management solution in a select number of stores
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Comment and Opinion
Brands need educating on the retail media opportunity
It is doubtful whether retailers are successfully selling all of the benefits or scale that retail media offers, says Anthony Carr, MD, Sellex
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Grocer 33
‘Spacious’ Sainsbury’s puts end to Tesco winning streak
Our Sainsbury’s shopper appreciated the store’s spacious, clean aisles
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Grocer 33
Sainsbury’s Sutton: Grocer 33 store of the week
It starts with our colleagues – then it’s about constant communication
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Grocer 33
Tesco’s Clubcard still dominating in the pricing wars
Tesco was exclusively cheapest for eight items including Gü puddings
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City snapshot: Improved weather drives uptick in UK grocery sales
UK supermarket sales remained strong in May, rising 3.3% as shoppers responded to the warmer weather to drive value sales growth to a two-month high