Ocado signs partnership with Kroger

Ocado signs partnership with Kroger

May 18, 2018 | News, Retailing

A partnership agreement between Ocado Group plc and The Kroger Co. has been announced. Ocado has signed a partnership agreement with Kroger under which Ocado’s technology will be used in the US exclusively by Kroger for grocery and other food distribution...
Soup and bacon sales boosted by ‘Beast from the East’

Soup and bacon sales boosted by ‘Beast from the East’

Mar 12, 2018 | News, Retailing

UK shoppers spent £15 million on soup during recent bad weather, according to IRI supermarket sales data. Sales of bacon and bird feed also offered supermarkets a boost. During the week ending 3rd March 2018, consumers spent £15.4 million on soup in supermarkets – the...
Tesco and Morrisons top the ‘big four’ in buoyant market

Tesco and Morrisons top the ‘big four’ in buoyant market

Mar 6, 2018 | News

Grocery sales have increased in value by 3.2% compared to the same time last year, marking the 12th consecutive period in a row that total market sales have exceeded 3% and that each of the big four retailers has seen positive growth. According to the latest grocery...
Food companies share gender pay gap data

Food companies share gender pay gap data

Mar 5, 2018 | News

Food manufacturers and retailers have submitted their pay information to the Government, revealing that some are paying female staff less than male employees. With just one month to go before the Government’s deadline requiring all companies with 250 or more staff to...