Co-op reports “strong” performance as profits rise
UK retailer Co-op has published its results for H1 2024, reporting “strengthened” financial performance as its operating profit rose £32 million from the same period in 2023.
Sainsbury’s rethinks plastic packaging for bakery products
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has reduced plastic use across its in-store bakery products to decrease waste.
Tesco may use AI to “nudge” consumers towards “healthier” purchases
UK supermarket Tesco may use AI to impact consumer decision making when doing the weekly shop, CEO Ken Murphy has said.
Sales of back to school grocery products on the rise, finds Kantar
Market research firm Kantar has reported that sales of cereal bars and fromage frais have lifted as children return to eating packed lunches.
Sainsbury’s forms Egg Group to “protect supply”
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has announced a new development group which it says will “support its egg farmers” and protect the UK’s egg supply for “years to come”.
Consumers choose to save instead of spend, according to Asda
UK retailer Asda has published its latest Income Tracker, which shows that despite an increase in household disposable income, spending was down 0.3%.
