Best turkeys for Christmas 2023 to make your dinner special Christmas Day calls for bringing out the big birds Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023
England’s Ollie Watkins: ‘I used to shop in Sainsbury’s ... then I came to Aston Villa and I couldn’t’ Interview: The striker, who is thriving for Unai Emery’s Villa and is back in the England squad, discusses fame, shunning social media and why he doesn’t like shopping The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
New survey reveals extent of ‘surge pricing’ trend in UK ’Surge pricing’ means customers are charged higher prices when they need the item the most The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Almost half of consumers have noticed ‘surge pricing’ at busy times – survey Some 47% have noticed a growing trend of retailers adjusting their prices in response to supply and demand, Barclays found. The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Was John Lewis boss Sharon White too clever for the cruel retail world? The ex-civil servant took some tough decisions at the retail chain, but hired ‘theory’ people when she needed to get to grips with the detail, say insiders The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023
Sainsbury’s now more expensive than Waitrose for non-loyalty scheme members, Which? claims A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said that comparing prices without considering loyalty offers is “misleading” Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023
5 of the best Bluey birthday cakes you'll want to make your Bluey-obsessed kids From six-tiered cakes to 3D showstoppers, we’ve got all the Bluey cake designs you need... GoodToKnow · Oct 2, 2023
Most expensive cheese sandwiches on the high street revealed Pret has faced backlash after a sandwich, snack and drink were spotted at an unprecedented £13.60 The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Best Prosecco brands to buy in the UK from supermarkets and online stores The bottles to pour at your next party Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023
Monday briefing: Do loyalty cards offer customers a good deal? In today’s newsletter: Loyalty cards have become a fixture of supermarket shopping – but one group argues they don’t always mean value for money The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023
Sainsbury’s launches bridal collection with £22 Tu wedding dress The supermarket hopes its new range will see cash-conscious brides stepping from one aisle to another The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
Branded staple foods can cost 910% more if budget versions unavailable, says Which? Watchdog calls on supermarkets to ensure they stock value ranges across all outlets The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Staple foods can cost three times as much if budget options unavailable – Which? The watchdog has called on supermarkets to ensure they stock value ranges across all outlets after discovering how much more consumers are paying. The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023
Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2023 Best Portuguese wines to try in 2024 Most wines in Portugal use only indigenous grapes, giving them a full-bodied and fruit-filled flavour
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023 Calls for investigation as supermarkets accused of using price trick on loyalty offers Consumer group analysed 141 Clubcard and Nectar card prices at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, tracking them back six months
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023 Supermarket loyalty card prices ‘not as good as they seem’ – Which? Which? said 29% of the 141 member-only promotions it analysed were at their so-called ‘regular’ price for less than 50% of the six month period.
Fortune · Sep 12, 2023 Britain’s biggest retailers are teaming up to pay police about $750,000 to stop shoplifters amid claims the crime is being 'decriminalized' The partnership with police to crack down on retail theft could be a "game-changer," according to one police chief.
Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023 Grocery price inflation falls to lowest level in a year Some 95% of consumers are still worried about the impact of rising grocery prices, analysts Kantar found
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023 UK grocery price inflation slows but shoppers worried by soaring bills Aldi and Lidl enjoy sales increase and own-label ranges thrive as consumers seek out bargains
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 Aldi claims it is increasingly shoppers’ main supermarket for weekly shop German discounter tries to shift ‘top up’ shop status as it opens its 1,000th UK store and reveals plan to open 500 more
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023 What is ‘skimpflation’ and how is it different from ‘shrinkflation’? Skimpflation and shrinkflation seem to be on the rise as supermarkets have been quietly reducing the quality of products
The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023 MPs question Asda about ability to meet cost of living pressures Supermarket co-owner Mohsin Issa asked to detail corporate structure as well as profit margins on petrol
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023 Bank Holiday Monday opening times for Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsburys Operating hours on the summer bank holiday may differ
The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023 Neil Oliver leans into 'conspiracy' nickname with new line of T-shirts TWO weeks into his boycott of Sainsbury’s for the crime of having security cameras at the tills, TV presenter-cum-conspiracy theorist Neil Oliver…