Kantar reports pre-Christmas jump in premium lines
Take-home sales at the grocers increased by 2.5% over the four weeks to 1st December 2024 as shoppers get ready for Christmas, according to the latest data from Kantar.
BRC finds grocery sales up as retail sales decline
The British Retail Consortium has looked at retail spending over the four weeks to 23rd November, finding grocery spending was up despite a fall in total retail sales.
UK dairy farmers join retailers in methane-reduction trial
Retailers Morrisons, Tesco and Aldi have joined UK dairy cooperative Arla to reduce methane emissions.
Asda appoints Allan Leighton as executive chair
Asda has announced that Allan Leighton has been appointed executive chair, succeeding Lord Stuart Rose.
Lidl investments to exceed five-year target by £6 billion
UK discounter Lidl has revealed it is on track to invest a total of £21 billion in the British food industry, exceeding its original five-year commitment of £15 billion by 40%.
Sainsbury’s reports “strong” grocery volume growth
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has published its interim results for the 28 weeks ended 14th September 2024, reporting “strong grocery market share gains”.
