Members only: are loyalty card discounts a good deal for UK consumers? The number of retailers offering special prices for members has soared. We asks if the price cuts are as good as they seem The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2024
Waitrose for Tories and Lidl for lefties? What your supermarket reveals about your politics According to a new poll, Waitrose is now the only major supermarket with majority Conservative customers. Hardly surprising, given it sells celeriac remoulade in its snack range. But, Katie Rosseinsky asks, can we really tell a lot about someone’s politics from their grocery habits? The Independent UK · May 30, 2024
Coronation Street is getting a Sainsbury’s – why product placement could trump traditional TV ads The latest plot twist in the world of TV soap operas is one of the most unexpected yet: the Weatherfield Co-op, a feature of the gritty northern series Coronation Street since 2018, is to be replaced by the more upmarket grocery retailer Sainsbury’s. The Conversation · May 29, 2024
Waitrose only major supermarket with majority Tory customers, polls show Shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Lidl and Aldi have all swung to Labour from Conservative since 2019 The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024
May bank holiday: Supermarket opening times from Tesco to Aldi Most major supermarkets will be altering their trading hours on the May 29 bank holiday The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
Sales of bao buns on a roll as Britons fall in love with Asian treat Even the English Breakfast Society has welcomed the ‘baozi’ as supermarket chains feed off interest in world food The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024
Sainsbury's signs pact with Microsoft to enhance AI capability Sainsbury’s today became the latest major business to invest in its artificial intelligence capability after Britain’s second-biggest supermarket unveiled a five-year AI deal with Microsoft. Evening Standard · May 17, 2024
Sainsbury's & Microsoft Partner For AI Data Insights Sainsbury's partners with Microsoft to leverage AI for operational efficiency and customer experience in the retail sector. Top News · May 17, 2024
Strategic branding at supermarkets "In addition to membership benefits, these retailers also emphasize their new lower pricing strategies" Salon · May 16, 2024
How supermarkets are changing their branding to make you think they’re cheaper UK shoppers have specific preferences when it comes to their favourite supermarkets. MS was voted as the best in a recent survey, followed closely by German discounter Aldi (Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s were next). Aldi’s position is evidence of how discount retailers are reshaping consumer perceptions and the sector as… The Conversation · May 15, 2024
Royal Mail owner backs £3.5bn takeover offer by Czech billionaire New Křetínský bid creates headache for UK government amid growing scrutiny on foreign takeovers of critical infrastructure The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024
Ocado pay backlash looms as firm moves to offer boss £14.8m package Investors urged to vote against online grocer’s remuneration for CEO Tim Steiner at upcoming AGM The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2024
Cringe Beatles x Dr Who magazine cover looks like a tribute band parody I’ve officially lost faith in the franchise. Creative Bloq · Apr 26, 2024
Best Shiraz wines to buy in 2024 from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi and more A deep dive into the finest modern Shirazes available right now Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024
Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024 Laurence Fox ordered to pay £180,000 damages to 'paedophile' libel victims Laurence Fox has been ordered to pay out £180,000 in libel damages to a drag artist and a charity boss after he referred to them as paedophiles on social media.
Ideal Home · Apr 25, 2024 Is Habitat the new Zara Home? The affordable quiet luxury alternatives to snap up fast Habitat is the new budget-friendly alternative for Zara Home – as lookalike quiet luxury homewares sell for less
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024 Sainsbury’s says sales revival in big-ticket items depends on base rate cut Chain is winning market share from rivals but discretionary spend remains cautious, CEO Simon Roberts says
Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024 Sainsbury's shoppers left without deliveries as chain hit with technical issue again Frustrated shoppers said deliveries failed to turn up on Thursday morning
Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024 The UK supermarket industry is one of our best City Comment: Sainsbury is top dog for now -- but this is a really competitive market
Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024 Sainsbury takes on Aldi and Lidl after "relentless" price cuts Sainsbury today hailed its focus on food under CEO Simon Roberts and said it is taking market share from rivals including Aldi and Lidl at the cheaper end of the market and Waitrose at the top.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024 Grocery price rises in Great Britain slow as cost of toilet rolls, butter and milk falls Shoppers spend more on promotions as Easter lifts sales of chocolate eggs and hot-cross buns
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024 UK supermarkets accused of misleading labelling on origins of food products Which? says inconsistencies also found, with ‘meaningless’ labels making it hard for shoppers to make informed choice
Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2024 Sainsbury's worker in East London sacked after 20 years for taking bags for life without paying Niamke Doffou had worked at a Romford store since 2003 before he was sacked over the bag theft
WhatToWatch · Apr 16, 2024 Famous Coronation Street cobbles set to have a HUGE makeover The Coronation Street set is undergoing a big transformation.
Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2024 Ditching oat milk? These are the best alternatives, from pea to potato milks Whether you’re concerned about your health or just fancy a change, Alexandra Parren speaks to the experts about what to look for when choosing an alternative to dairy