IGD says suppliers must “work more closely” with discounters
Research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has predicted that discount will remain the fastest growing physical grocery channel globally through to 2030.
Co-op invests £1.5m in EV fleet
UK retailer Co-op has invested £1.5 million in its vehicle fleet, switching to electric home delivery vehicles to support is carbon reduction and net zero goals.
UK convenience sector faces “a future of mixed fortunes”
A report has forecast key challenges and opportunities for convenience retailers in 2026.
IGD urges food businesses to prepare for agentic AI
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has warned that suppliers and retailers “must act now” to plan their approach to agentic AI.
M&S increases chicken farming commitments by 33%
UK retailer Marks & Spencer will increase its purchases of chicken from suppliers by a third after seeing an uplift in sales across its value chicken lines.
Morrisons reports “resilient performance” in challenging market
UK supermarket Morrisons has published its financial results for the 52 weeks ended 26th October 2025, together with an update on sales over Christmas.