Supermarkets reflect on Q3 trading and festive sales
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S have taken a look back at trading during the third quarter, while also reporting increased sales as a result of the Christmas period.
Waitrose set to open 360,000 sq ft distribution centre
Waitrose has announced that it will open a new distribution centre in the South West, claiming it will create over 550 new jobs in the region.
Discounters see record sales during Christmas run-up
UK discounter Aldi has revealed that 2025 was its “best-ever” Christmas, as Lidl labelled it “record-breaking”.
NFU Scotland urges retailers to curb “excessive” festive discounting
The farmers’ union has called on UK supermarkets to end the “damaging practice” of deep discounting on fresh produce at Christmas, which is said risks undermining the long-term viability of Scottish horticulture.
Tesco signs AI deal with Mistral AI
UK food retailer Tesco has signed a three-year agreement with French start-up Mistral AI, as part of a broader strategy to bolster its use of artificial intelligence.
IGD predicts key trends for grocery shoppers in 2026
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has launched its UK trend reports for 2026 from Grocery Retail and Shopper perspectives.