IGD predicts key trends for grocery shoppers in 2026
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has launched its UK trend reports for 2026 from a Grocery Retail and Shopper perspective.
Lidl releases socioeconomic report as 1,000th store opens
UK discounter Lidl has published its first socioeconomic impact report, claiming that it delivered £14.5 billion in gross value added to the British economy in FY24.
Tesco launches extension to environmental baselining programme
The food retailer has announced new investment in a data baselining programme and called for a national framework on farm data to bolster UK food security.
Lidl aligns with EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet
UK discounter Lidl GB has published its ‘Beyond the Basket’ sustainability report, which showed “strong progress” across its goals for healthy and sustainable diets.
Worldpanel predicts “new sales record” at supermarkets this Christmas
According to the latest Worldpanel by Numerator UK grocery market share, retailers’ premium lines are set to make over £1 billion in sales over the Christmas period.
Sainsbury’s achieves operating profit of £504m
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has released its interim results for the 28 weeks ended 13th September 2025, reporting profits “ahead of expectations”.
