Oct 2, 2019 | News, Retailing
In a surprise announcement, alongside its interim results for the period 2019/2020, Dave Lewis, current CEO of Tesco is to step down from the company next summer. In a statement, Lewis said: “Despite challenging external conditions we have delivered a very good start...
Sep 25, 2019 | News, Retailing
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is to close over 100 stores and open new convenience outlets in a bid to reduce costs by c.£500m over five years. The business said, in its second quarter trading report, that it will be closing up to 125 stores across the UK as...
Sep 24, 2019 | News, Retailing
Dundee-based Venison supplier, Highland Game, has raised its competitive stake in the UK market after securing increased distribution with retail partners Tesco and Morrisons worth over £1 million in sales to the company over the next 12 months. Founded in 1997 by...
Sep 18, 2019 | News, Retailing
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar show year-on-year supermarket sales returned to growth during the past 12 weeks as Brexit uncertainty continues. While overall sales grew by 0.5%, volume sales remained flat and Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and...
Sep 16, 2019 | News, Retailing
Aldi, the UK’s fifth biggest supermarket, has announced plans to double its store footprint inside the M25 after posting record financial results. The supermarket said it would increase store numbers inside the M25 from 45 to 100 by the end of 2025, by opening more...
Sep 4, 2019 | News, Retailing
Waitrose has become the first major supermarket in the UK to stock ‘Nim’s Kids’ multi-packs after signing a new deal with the Kent-based fruit and vegetable crisp manufacturer. Nearly 70% of its stores across the country will be selling the growing brand’s apple and...
