more supermarket news & analysis – Page 76
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TikTok looting sprees heading for supermarkets, shrinkage chiefs fear
Compared with 2019, losses at the major supermarkets were up by 33%, the ECR Retail Loss research found
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Asda launches new food to go concept
As well as the two initial stores, the Asda Food Hub concept is being applied to a refresh of 10 of Asda’s pizza and hot food counters across its estate
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‘Tipping point’ in falling tax take looming as shops close, retail chiefs warn
In a warning shot to the government, the Retail Sector Council has set out its predictions for the future of the sector
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ASA raps Napolina for ‘exaggerating’ prize fund in Tesco promotion
The Princes-owned ingredients brand gave out just one £500 voucher from an advertised total prize fund of £125,000
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Tesco fulfilment fees in spotlight as Adjudicator aims warning shot over ‘pay to stay’
The Adjudicator has also warned grocery retailers they must be able to prove their behaviour on delists is code-compliant in the event of future disputes
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Liquid Death seals c-store debut with Co-op and Nisa listings
The listings come four months after Liquid Death made its UK debut via Amazon
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M&S hikes profit guidance following strong sales growth
Marks & Spencer has upgraded earnings expectations after a strong start to its new trading year
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Rapid grocer Gopuff beating Tesco superstore prices
The cheaper-than-Tesco prices are available for members of Gopuff’s paid-for subscription offering, Fam
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Asda sales up 9.6% year on year as Just Essentials range drives growth
Sales were up 9.6% year on year, including a 14.7% increase in own brand sales
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Comment & Opinion
A convenience grocery price war is bubbling up
A new competitive front has opened up – great news for consumers
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Tesco depot faces strike action over cleaning and catering contract
The union Unite warned of canteen closures and unclean conditions as workers employed by contractor Atalian Servest planned action over pay
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Wilko collapse: retailers rally to support affected staff
A number of supermarkets have invited Wilko employees to apply for roles
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Egg prices up by 50% year on year as availability improves
Of the 113 lines stocked at the big four, Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl, 76 have had price increases above 20%
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Analysis & Features
Danfoss’s Smart Store: inside the world’s greenest grocer
A new ‘smart’ supermarket in Denmark is taking sustainability to the next level by reimagining what energy efficiency in retail could look like in the near future
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Orange juice cost price increases looming amid citrus supply squeeze
Orange juice futures have this week surged to record highs after multiple hurricanes and disease-decimated crops in the US and Brazil
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Comment & Opinion
Asda’s Just Essentials reduction shows the danger of a booming budget range
As commentators pointed out at the time of launch, a hugely successful budget range is a double-edged sword
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Tesco to stock more own-label and value items in c-stores
Supermarkets have faced growing criticism over the dearth of value products stocked in convenience stores
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Analysis & Features
10 activists making grocery a better industry for the LGBTQ+ community
From managers who have improved workplace culture to LGBTQ+ role models, we shine a light on those increasing visibility and inclusivity in the fmcg industry
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Aldi makes new round of price cuts on 30 grocery staples
It is the latest in a string of recent moves by supermarkets to pass on easing inflation to consumers through lower prices on some lines
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Grocer 33
Morrisons Eccles: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘The More card relaunched at the right time and we’ve been pushing the offers available’