Supermarkets charging more at their smaller stores

Supermarkets charging more at their smaller stores

Shoppers are being charged more for buying from smaller stores belonging to supermarkets than in larger sites owned by the same retailers, a BBC investigation has claimed. In one case, a trolley of groceries cost almost £10 more in a smaller shop than at the same...
Further Jack’s discount stores open

Further Jack’s discount stores open

Tesco is continuing the roll-out of its new discount chain, with two new Jack’s stores opening in Middlewich, Cheshire, and Rubery, Worcestershire. Jack’s area manager for Rubery, Tony Sinkinson, said: “It’s fantastic to open the new store and welcome customers in...
Tesco removes more best before dates

Tesco removes more best before dates

Tesco is set to remove over a hundred more best before dates from its fruit and vegetables, as customers say it helps them reduce food waste. Newly commissioned research reveals 69% of customers believe scrapping best before dates is a good idea. Research shows 53% of...
Tesco’s sales up 12.8% in second quarter results

Tesco’s sales up 12.8% in second quarter results

Tesco’s latest results reveal group sales have hit £28.3bn and are up 12.8%. The UK and Republic of Ireland are driving the positive figures, with sales up 3.8%. However, Central Europe LFL sales declined by 1.5% and the retailer states this is due to the impact of...
Tesco unveils Jack’s discount chain

Tesco unveils Jack’s discount chain

Tesco has now confirmed the launch of its new discount store brand, Jack’s, inspired by and named after the supermarket’s founder, Jack Cohen. The launch of Jack’s is part of Tesco’s centenary celebrations which will see the business mark 100 years serving British...