Tesco dumps thousands of servers off VMware, blames 'abusive conduct' from Broadcom Broadcom's "abusive conduct" has landed it in hot water as it faces legal action from Tesco and the loss of 40,000 licenses. TechRadar · Jun 18
Weather more important to sales than World Cup, says Tesco as growth slows Strong sales of canned cocktails and Irn-Bru help retailer beat forecasts – and sunshine made people spend The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Tesco sales growth slows amid ‘uncertainty’ linked to Iran conflict The retailer revealed that total sales increased by 1% to £16.8 billion over the 13 weeks to May 30, compared with a year earlier. Evening Standard · Jun 18
‘Tastes like I remember from childhood’: the best supermarket double cream, tasted and rated The very best double creams have a wildly complex taste, but which brands are a little scoop of sunshine and which are much of a muchness? The Guardian - UK · Jun 13
Consumer spending in spotlight as Tesco to update investors Tesco will provide a trading update on Thursday June 18, alongside the firm’s annual general meeting. Evening Standard · Jun 12
Urgent recall after milk found in dairy-free chocolate bar sold in UK supermarkets The brand specialises in plant-based and dairy-free chocolate The Independent UK · Jun 12
‘Takes standard burger cheese to the next level’: what to bring to a barbecue Whether it’s fancy sauces or lesser-known cuts, skip the obvious with these creative garden party gifts (and not a pasta salad in sight) The Guardian - UK · Jun 12
Tesco removes Gaelic-language sign from Scottish store after backlash TESCO has removed a sign in Gaelic from one of its stores in Aberdeenshire, saying it made a “mistake” following backlash from locals online ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 11
UK retail bosses warn government taxes ‘making it harder to hire young people’ The government drafted in former Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland to help get more young people into work The Independent UK · Jun 10
UK’s biggest retailers urge government to act on youth unemployment Bosses of M&S, Sainsbury’s and Tesco among those writing to Starmer that the ‘ladder of opportunity’ is wobbling The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
New £15 million plan for Tesco in Scottish town after first bid rejected A REJECTED £15 million plan for a Scottish town to get its “first major supermarket” has been resubmitted. The National (Scotland) · Jun 8
Pass the chakalaka! The best World Cup drinks and snacks – inspired by all 48 teams From spicy South African relish to Scottish tattie scones, food is an integral part of watching the beautiful game. Here’s how fans around the world fuel match day The Guardian - UK · Jun 6
‘Underfilled and underwhelming’: the best (and worst) supermarket sushi, tasted and rated Supermarket sushi doesn’t have the best reputation, so which selection is decidedly fishy and which one should you roll with? The Guardian - UK · Jun 6
‘It’s not inevitable’: Asda chair on how his turnaround will hold off Aldi threat Allan Leighton on government help, talk of a reheated merger with Sainsbury’s – and the vital role of bananas The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
The Mary Sue · Jun 3 London Girl Goes on a Date Worried He Might Be a Catfish. 10 Minutes in, He Turned Out to Be Worse: ‘Hardly Surprising from a 33yo Dating 22yo’ Man turns out to be something worse than a catfish after a London girl doubtfully went on a date after a year.
The Independent UK · Jun 1 I’ve found the best supermarket picnic food for World Cup watch parties After testing a basket full of picnic food – this is what to buy
The Guardian - UK · May 30 ‘Smoky, rich and umami-filled’: the best supermarket veggie burgers, tasted and rated Our resident food product tester gives supermarket veggie burgers a good grilling to find out which made him flip and which couldn’t take the heat
The Guardian - UK · May 30 Gluten-free basics ‘now a luxury’ as price of a small branded loaf nears £4 People with coeliac disease say inflation and shrinking ranges are making food staples unaffordable
Evening Standard · May 29 Oil falls amid hopes for Trump peace deal backing Brent crude for July delivery traded lower as the US president said he was making a ‘final’ decision on a peace deal with Iran.
Evening Standard · May 28 Salmonella alert for London: Cases of the food poisoning bacteria soar to a 'record high' The capital saw a 7.1% jump in laboratory-confirmed salmonella cases in a year
The National (Scotland) · May 28 Tesco lorry 'melts into tarmac' on A9 with fire seen for miles A Tesco lorry "melted into the tarmac" of the A9 after it was engulfed in flames yesterday morning
The Independent UK · May 27 Lidl joins Tesco and Sainsbury’s as one of UK’s five largest supermarkets IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 27 Lidl overtakes Morrisons as one of UK’s five biggest supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury’s continue to be the top two for British shoppers
The Independent UK · May 27 Grocery price inflation eases as shoppers worry over Iran war cost rises Shoppers increasingly relied on promotions to mitigate costs
Evening Standard · May 27 Grocery price inflation slows again despite warnings of Iran war cost hikes Supermarket prices were 3.1% higher than a year ago in May, down from April’s 3.8% and March’s 4.3%, figures from Worldpanel by Numerator show.