All Supermarkets articles – Page 66
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NewsAldi to create 800 new store jobs by Christmas
The discounter currently has 997 stores across the UK, with plans to open new ones in Oldham, Flitwick and Coventry, among other places
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NewsChristmas food under threat due to new Brexit rules
The government’s new trade strategy, the Border Target Operating Model, will bring a new round of controls on goods from the EU from 31 October 2023
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NewsFood and drink companies ‘failing’ to tackle labour abuse risks
Fmcg businesses are failing to identify and prevent forced labour risks in their supply chains, human rights campaigners say
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Comment & OpinionWhy Feedback is calling out supermarket greenwashing
Retailers are indulging in numerous green gimmicks which risk contravening new guidance on greenwashing from the CMA, says Jessica Sinclair Taylor, head of policy at Feedback
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s Marshall Lake: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We are really passionate about being an inclusive retailer and providing great service to all our customers, no matter what their needs are’
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Grocer 33Asda is cheapest in Italian-themed Grocer 33 shop
Asda was exclusively cheapest for Birra Moretti, chianti, parma ham and several other lines
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s winning streak is extended to fourth week
Solihull store win means it’s four on the trot for Sainsbury’s in our mystery shopping competition
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NewsSainsbury’s Grocer 33 scores reveal dramatic improvement in service
For the fourth week in a row, Sainsbury’s has claimed the top spot, making it the only winner so far in the Grocer 33 year
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Range PreviewPreview Tesco’s spicy new Taste Shack range
Tesco has launched Taste Shack, a new brand designed to ‘spice up the nation’s mealtimes’
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Analysis & FeaturesWill CMA category probe shed any more light on price tactics?
10 categories will face scrutiny as the watchdog extends its competition probe. But critics say its approach misunderstands the grocery model
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Comment & OpinionSuppliers should heed CMA’s hunt for cost of living villains
The supermarkets seem to have been the launchpad for further scrutiny in the sector, says Tom Smith, partner at Geradin Partners and former CMA legal director
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NewsIceland hints at own label range of household products
The supermarket group has registered the trademark for the brand House, and an associated logo with the Intellectual property office earlier this month
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NewsGreggs to open cafés in Sainsbury’s supermarkets, as it ramps up store rollout
Greggs is also increasingly targeting travel hubs, including a new site at Gatwick Airport
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NewsGreenwashing ‘rife’ among UK supermarkets, campaigners claim
Campaigners are calling for retailer transparency on the environmental impact of meat and dairy sales
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NewsSainsbury’s agrees to more clearly define role of Usdaw union reps
It comes as Sainsbury’s seeks to progress with the first stage of a £220m shake-up of its logistics network
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Comment & OpinionTesco’s call for healthier suppliers sets the pace for a better food system
The Fit for Growth reset sends a powerful signal to the market, says Dominie Fearn, co-founder of Uproar
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Comment & OpinionWhen will Ocado translate its promise into performance?
Ocado is a remarkable idea but the future promises are wearing thin – even if its backers are resolute, says Richard Curry, head of retail at Rapleys
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Range PreviewStuffing inspiration and sparkling salmon: Waitrose Christmas range 2023
Waitrose is already gearing up for the holiday season. Here’s a sneak peek at its Christmas range for 2023, featuring over 140 new products
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NewsSainsbury’s cuts price of toilet and kitchen roll for second time in two months
The £4m investment comes after the supermarket saw wholesale pulp costs fall
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Analysis & FeaturesExtended producer responsibility: industry reacts to delay to controversial packaging rules
As Defra confirmed extended producer responsibility delay, The Grocer rounds up the reaction from key figures in the industry