Co-op experiences fastest rate of growth in seven years

Co-op experiences fastest rate of growth in seven years

With the growth of branded products and the summer sunshine helping sales, Co-op is experiencing its fastest rate of growth in nearly seven years, according to the latest grocery market share figures. Published for the 12 weeks to 12th August 2018, Kantar Worldpanel...
Can smaller manufacturers succeed without supermarkets?

Can smaller manufacturers succeed without supermarkets?

Supermarket listings are not the only route to success for smaller manufacturers – this is the message that Gareth Downie, director of West Coast Foods, is looking to spread. According to Downie, although the big retailers are encouraging more small enterprises in...
Asda and Sainsbury’s in advanced merger negotiations

Asda and Sainsbury’s in advanced merger negotiations

Talks between major supermarket chains Asda and Sainsbury’s are at an advanced stage with the two brands expected to be retained should a merger go ahead. Sainsbury’s and Asda are the second and third largest supermarkets in the UK behind Tesco. The new combined...