Lidl increases pay as part of £2.5m investment
UK discounter Lidl GB has announced that from 1st June it is increasing pay for hourly-paid colleagues to a minimum of £12.40 across the country.
CMA review finds pricing errors across several grocery stores
The CMA has reviewed pricing in grocery retailers across England and Wales, finding inaccurate or missing prices in a range of stores.
Retailers “hope for brighter sales” after delayed purchases
The British Retail Consortium has released combined March and April total sales figures, reporting delayed sales for the season.
Over £3.2bn debt refinanced by supermarket Asda
UK retailer Asda has announced that it has refinanced more than £3.2 billion of its debt, which it said reflected “strong demand from investors”.
Food promotions “skewed towards ‘unhealthy’ options”, says FSS
A report looking at food purchased in Scotland has been published by FSS, proposing restrictions on promotions on so called ‘unhealthy’ foods.
BRC finds inflation levels show signs of normalising
The BRC has revealed that inflation levels are slowing, as shop price inflation eased to its lowest since December 2021.
