All Supermarkets articles – Page 8
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NewsExclusive: More than half of shoppers think supermarket loyalty prices are a scam
The majority of the British public believes that supermarket loyalty prices are a scam and that original prices have been doctored to make discounts look better, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisRevealed: What shoppers really think about supermarket loyalty schemes
Supermarkets have flooded the market with next-generation loyalty schemes to give back to their customers – but do shoppers actually think of them as a reward? And after speculation about their value, do they trust that the prices they see are genuine?
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NewsSecond Asda store set to strike as Brighton stores vote against action
The Asda supermarket in Wisbech, Hampshire has voted for industrial action following a ballot. Meanwhile, the Brighton Marina and Hollingbury stores have opted against taking industrial action.
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NewsTesco unveils ‘biggest ever single investment’ in staff pay and benefits
Tesco has announced an increase in pay for frontline staff to up to £12.02 per hour, calling this its “biggest ever single investment” in colleagues.
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NewsCo-op and Uber Direct join forces for quick commerce tie-up
The Co-op has launched a quick commerce partnership trial with Uber Direct, the delivery company’s white-label solution.
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NewsMohsin Issa to hand over running of Asda following ‘reset’
Mohsin Issa, co-owner of Asda said he plans to hand over the running of the UK’s third-biggest supermarket after carrying out a ”reset” of the business.
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Innovation of the WeekTesco launches menopause-friendly aisles
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsAsda invests record £150m in staff pay
Asda has invested a record £150m in staff pay, which it said makes it the highest paying supermarket in the UK on base rate.
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NewsSainsbury’s axes 1,500 jobs in ‘difficult but necessary’ decision
Sainsbury’s is consulting on 1,500 job cuts as it seeks to “save and invest” to provide customers with more “great value, quality and service”.
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NewsAsda denies union claims as new store gets set to vote on strike action
Asda has denied the GMB union’s numerous claims of an unsafe working environment, allegedly prompting another Asda supermarket to vote on industrial action.
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NewsOcado boss Steiner won’t rule out legal action over M&S payment row
Ocado Group boss Tim Steiner has vowed he won’t “walk away” from money Ocado is owed as part of its retail joint venture with M&S, with an ongoing spat over performance-linked payments showing no end in sight.
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NewsOcado loses remain despite sales rise
Pureplay grocery retailer Ocado has posted sales growth as its retail business returned to profit for the full year ending December 2023.
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NewsTesco launches Accelerator Programme for new brands
Grocery giant Tesco has today launched its Accelerator Programme for up-and-coming brands, naming the first 27 suppliers to benefit from the scheme.
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NewsBaitiéh shapes new senior management team at Morrisons
Morrisons has announced a raft of changes to its senior management team, as new CEO Rami Baitiéh begins the process of shaping his senior team.
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NewsGrocery inflation falls to lowest levels in nearly two years
Grocery price inflation fell to 5.3% in February, the lowest rate seen since March 2022, although value remains a priority for shoppers.
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NewsTesco launches media partnership with Vauxhall Motors
Tesco has launched a new media partnership with Vauxhall Motors allowing the car manufacturer to advertise products through channels within the Tesco Media and Insight portfolio, including social, digital and connected TV, as well as in-store radio and Tesco magazine.
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AnalysisAs strike threat deepens, what could spreading industrial action mean for Asda?
Industrial action in sectors such as retail, the NHS and transport has been rife over the past couple of years and Asda is the latest chapter in the saga
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NewsAsda workers ‘fed up’ with working conditions as GMB accuses bosses of ‘cost cutting’
The GMB union has said Asda workers are “fed up” with working conditions as supermarkets in Wisbech, Brighton Hollingbury and Brighton Marina are currently voting on whether to take strike action.
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NewsAldi pledges to create over 5,000 new jobs in 2024
Aldi has said it will create thousands of new jobs across the UK this year, as it plans to “continue growing at speed” in 2024.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Costa Coffee to open in-store cafes
Sainsbury’s and Costa Coffee have announced a partnership to open 11 new in-store cafes in 2024.