Aug 9, 2018 | News, Ready Meals, Retailing
Manufacturers should follow Tesco’s lead and focus on growing demand for single-portion meals, according to shopper management specialist Bridgethorne. Tesco’s decision to significantly expand its range of single-portion foods to meet the needs of consumers who live...
Jul 23, 2018 | News, Retailing
The national press has reported that Tesco is preparing to launch a new discount chain as the supermarket ‘ramps up its battle’ with UK discounters Aldi and Lidl. Reports claim that Tesco will name the rumoured new chain ‘Jack’s’, and that up to 60 stores could be...
Jul 10, 2018 | News, Retailing
Charles Wilson has announced he will be stepping down as CEO for Tesco UK & ROI as well as from the PLC Board after being diagnosed with throat cancer in April. Wilson will remain on the Tesco Executive Committee, and will focus on leading the Booker business,...
Jul 6, 2018 | News, Retailing
England’s success in reaching the World Cup quarter finals could see grocery sales rise over the weekend (Friday 6th and Saturday 7th July). Kantar WorldPanel has predicted a £860 million rise in grocery sales which is a 5% uplift on usual figures. Based on last...
Jul 2, 2018 | News, Retailing
Tesco and French retailer Carrefour have announced their intention to enter into a long-term, ‘strategic’ alliance and is said to cover the strategic relationship with global suppliers. The alliance is also covers the joint purchasing of own brand products and goods...