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Sainsbury’s to vacuum pack all lamb mince in UK supermarket first

Sainsbury’s is to swap its traditional plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its entire fresh lamb mince range in a bid to save 26 tonnes of plastic...

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Morrisons pilots scan and go at six branches

Morrisons has launched scan and go at six stores as part of a nationwide trial of the new technology. The supermarket giant said it was debuting the technology to gauge...

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Lidl wins through its ‘breadification’ strategy in the UK

British supermarkets are being criticised for allegedly misleading marketing in their bakery department, and German discounter Lidl’s bakery strategy may be indirectly to blame. The German discounters combines its bake-off...

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The British Sainsbury’s is preparing for serious downsizing

British grocery chain Sainsbury’s is making major cuts in the UK, cutting around 1,500 jobs. The planned cuts will affect sales of general merchandise and clothing, while the company would...

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Sainsbury’s locks up booze in AI-enabled cabinets

Sainsbury’s has installed AI-enabled drinks cabinets in some of its stores in order to prevent shoplifters targeting expensive bottles of booze. The new self-locking ‘freedom case’ cabinets, which are made...

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Sainsbury’s wants to rise to the next level

New three-year strategy puts market share growth, loyalty and retail media capabilities as well as billion-pound cost savings program in focus. Sainsbury’s, the UK’s number two grocery retailer, is looking...

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Aldi crowned cheapest supermarket of 2023

Aldi has been named the cheapest supermarket of the year for 2023, marking the third consecutive year that the discounter has won the accolade. According to Which?’s annual price comparison...

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Lidl GB To Introduce Body Cameras For All Store Staff Members

Lidl GB is introducing body-worn cameras for all store staff members across the UK, as part of its efforts to ensure the safety and security of both customers and colleagues....

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The Laughing Cow expands with new plant-based alternative

The Laughing Cow has expanded its brand with the launch of a new plant-based alternative to its cheese portions. Packaged in Laughing Cow’s distinctive triangle-shaped pieces, the Bel-owned brand claims...

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Nestlé and the Schwarz Group at the top of the international brand equity ranking

According to the latest report from brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, Nestlé is the world’s most valuable food brand. Among retail chains, the Schwarz Group is the leader in Europe,...

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Price-Conscious Shoppers Boost Lidl GB Revenues By 19%

The British arm of German discount supermarket Lidl posted a 19% jump in revenues as its low prices attracted higher numbers of shoppers, but it swung to a loss due to higher...

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Dolmio’s new packaging in the United Kingdom

Dolmio is launching a packaging revamp, with a new visual identity which wants to be “bolder, punchier and sharper than ever”. The relaunch from the icononic Italian pasta sauce brand seeks...

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Top 25 global retailers thrive amidst challenges to post 7.1% YoY revenue growth in 2022, reveals GlobalData

Despite the challenges of high inflation rates, labor shortages, and disruptions in the supply chain, the top 25 publicly traded global retailers* achieved a remarkable year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth of...

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Rapid grocery delivery already represents 11% of Deliveroo’s revenue

After last year’s 9% share, rapid grocery delivery orders now make up for 11% of Deliveroo’s revenue. Deliveroo already delivers from 8,000 grocery stores in the United Kingdom, and from...

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Sainsbury’s introduces cardboard laundry detergent packaging

Sainsbury’s is the first supermarket in the United Kingdom to roll out private label liquid laundry detergent in cardboard box packaging, saving 22 tonnes of plastic annually. Sainsbury’s new cardboard...

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Sainsbury’s ‘Determined To Battle Inflation’, Says CEO Simon Roberts

Sainsbury’s, Britain’s second largest supermarket group, reported an expected 5% fall in annual profit as inflation hit both it and customers but forecast a better than expected performance this year....

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Waitrose, Morrisons and Co-op turn down lights to tackle energy costs

Waitrose, Morrisons and Co-op have been dimming lights across stores in a bid to cut rising energy costs. According to reporting by the Daily Mail, the UK’s supermarkets alone use...

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Zero-alcohol ‘Kylie’ wine sells one bottle every 10 seconds

Kylie Minogue’s latest wine release, an alcohol-free sparkling rosé, showed strong sales in the build-up to Christmas, figures reveal. With this latest achievement pop princess Kylie Minogue has definitely put...

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Britain’s Sainsbury’s Partners With Just Eat For Home Delivery

Sainsbury’s, Britain’s second biggest supermarket group, has linked up with online meal ordering and delivery firm Just Eat Takeaway, to add faster home delivery for groceries across the country. Shoppers...

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UK: Aldi crowned cheapest supermarket in 2022

Aldi has been named the cheapest supermarket for a basket of 48 groceries in 2022, costing £81.63 last month. According to data from consumer watchdog Which?, the discount grocer was...

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Sainsbury’s taps L’Oréal to offer AI-powered skincare consultations

Sainsbury’s has teamed up with beauty retailer L’Oréal to offer AI-powered skincare consultations for shoppers. Staff at over 100 Sainsbury’s stores will be receiving iPads loaded with AI skincare tech by...

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Lidl achieves ‘new record’ market share

Lidl has achieved a new record market share of 7.4%, while Aldi remains the fastest growing retailer with sales up 24.4%, according to new data by Kantar. Lidl reported a...

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Over a third of Brits open to having a vegan Christmas dinner

Over a third of Brits are open to having a vegetarian or vegan Christmas dinner this year, a new survey has revealed. According to research conducted by international online supermarket British...

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Tesco follows Asda and Lidl in rationing eggs

Tesco has become the latest supermarket to ration the number of eggs customers can buy following supply issues. The grocer is now limiting customers to buying only three boxes of...

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Sainsbury’s taps Checkout.com for payment innovation solution

Sainsbury’s has appointed Checkout.com as its payment innovation partner to help simplify and modernise its payment infrastructure. Checkout-free technology is the first stage of the long-term partnership, which is designed...

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UK Grocery Inflation Hit New High Of 12.4% In August, Says Kantar

Grocery inflation in the UK hit 12.4% in August, new data from Kantar has revealed, setting a new record for the British marketplace. In the 12 weeks to 4 September,...

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Lidl and Aldi second only to Tesco for UK market share

Discount supermarkets Lidl and Aldi are currently second only to Tesco for UK market share, with a combined share of 16.1%, according to the latest Kantar data. Lidl and Aldi have...

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How Is Britain’s Cost-Of-Living Crisis Affecting Consumer Behaviour?

As a cost-of-living squeeze on household incomes looks set to worsen in the United Kingdom, here are how consumers are adapting to the rising prices of everything from food to...

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ALDI overtaked LIDL in being the UK§s cheapest supermarket in June

Aldi has been named as the nations cheapest supermarket in the month of June, beating rival Lidl for the first time in seven months and saving customers over £25. According to the...

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Sainsbury’s Launches Handwash Pouches To Cut Plastic Use

UK retailer Sainsbury’s has launched own-brand, one-litre handwash pouches in a bid to help consumers cut down on household plastic waste. The new pouches use 85% less plastic and will...

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