Jun 18, 2018 | News, Retailing
In a report released by Sainsbury’s, the supermarket explains what its merger with Asda really means for suppliers. Working with is described to be stronger combined Sainsbury’s and Asda, the supermarket claims its suppliers will have the opportunity to develop its...
Jun 11, 2018 | Ingredients, News, Retailing
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has begun an investigation after claims that traces of meat were found in food classified as vegan or vegetarian at two major supermarkets. The information comes after The Daily Telegraph claimed to have tested ten vegan and vegetarian...
May 11, 2018 | News, Retailing
A retail expert has suggested to the BBC that the Sainsbury’s/Asda merger could potentially see 73 stores close down. David Haywood, founder of Maximise UK, an expert in identifying the best locations for stores, told the BBC he estimates that around 6%, or around 73,...
May 1, 2018 | News, Retailing
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel reveal a market share of 15.9% and 15.5% for Sainsbury’s and Asda respectively, indicating potential for major change in the grocery market when the merger takes place. Talks between Sainsbury’s and Asda...
Apr 30, 2018 | News, Retailing
Discussions between supermarkets Sainsbury’s and Asda on merging the two businesses were announced over the weekend and today the news has been confirmed – along with the proposal of lower priced products. Sainsbury’s chief executive, Mike Coupe, told the BBC...
