more supermarket news & analysis – Page 64
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Comment and Opinion
JLP’s next leader will need fresh ideas to earn back trust
The next leader must grasp the exceptional opportunity to recalibrate understanding of today’s customers, says Julie Oxberry, group CEO at Household
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News
Jamie Oliver and Tesco join forces for advertiser-funded programming
Oliver and Tesco will next week launch Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Meals on Channel 4, which they said was aimed at helping consumers buy less food in their weekly shops
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News
City News: Tesco shares soar on profits upgrade
Tesco shares rose sharply this week as the UK’s largest supermarket hiked its full-year forecasts, on the back of a jump in sales and profits in the first half
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News
Aldi kicks off festive worker hunt, offering 3,000 store roles
The discounter is looking to fill both temporary and permanent positions
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Analysis and Features
Who will replace Sharon White as chairman of John Lewis Partnership?
With JLP chairman Sharon White stepping down after only five years in 2025, attention turns to the process of finding a suitable replacement
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News
Aldi sells most British apples of all UK supermarkets
While Aldi only holds 10.2% of grocery market share, it sold 23% of all British apples last year, representing the greatest volume of any UK supermarket
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Grocer 33
Waitrose Bagshot takes win in week of poor availability
Waitrose impressed on standards and service, but poor availability across the board was the main finding from this green mystery shop
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Grocer 33
Waitrose Bagshot: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘The team here are amazing. They’re fiercely proud of their shop, they’re fiercely proud of their presentation and how they interact with their customers’
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Grocer 33
Asda cheaper than rivals in our green Grocer 33 even with loyalty schemes
Our shopping list was made up of products featuring at least one key sustainability element such as plant-based, organic, plastic-free or refillable
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News
Six new suppliers to hit Co-op shelves thanks to Apiary support scheme
The search for the second series of businesses to join its Apiary programme began at the start of the year
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News
Morrisons rebranded manufacturing arm ‘to better target other retailers’
The supermarket, known for the vertical integration of its supply chain, rebranded its assorted manufacturing sites over the summer
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News
Nectar 360 to double its network of digital screens in Sainsbury’s stores
It includes plans to launch a brand new network of digital advertising screens within Sainsbury’s stores
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News
Tesco readies online marketplace launch
Customers will be able to shop “a broad range of third-party products” on Tesco.com
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News
Gut health brand Bio&Me adds gluten-free porridge pots
The breakfast pots were designed to offer a variety of plant-based ingredients believed to be beneficial to gut health
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News
Waitrose ‘committed’ to offering more ‘dine in’ food concepts
It follows the launch of a new marketing campaign to promote Waitrose’s new Japan Menyū range
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News
Warrendale Wagyu beef sausages launch into Waitrose
The new sausages are available in both Original and Horseradish variants, made of 90% and 86% premium British Wagyu beef respectively
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Comment and Opinion
Tesco boss continues to make strides against Aldi’s price challenge
Tesco boss Ken Murphy didn’t play ball when asked about Tesco versus Aldi price gap
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News
Asda taps Tata for post-Walmart digital overhaul
TCS described the work as a ‘massive enterprise reinvention’
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News
Tesco has halved price gap with Aldi, claims boss Ken Murphy
Tesco launched its Aldi Price Match scheme in March 2020 and is now matching Aldi on 650 products, with a further 1,500 pinned to B&M and Home Bargains
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News
City snapshot: Tesco raises profit guidance after “strong” first half
Tesco has lifted its outlook for the year as revenues and profits jumped in the first half, with CEO Ken Murphy expecting food inflation to continue to slow over the coming months.