Tesco partners with FareShare, Trussell Trust on ‘unprecedented’ food collection this winter
Tesco is one of a number of supermarket chains across the UK preparing for the winter rush of shoppers while also trying to ensure that those in need are helping during the festive period. Tesco announced it is launching its annual Food Collection drive from December 1 to 3 to assist charities Trussell Trust and […]
Aldi, Lidl promoting massive surges in hires for festive season
Discount retailers Aldi and Lidl both announced huge hiring initiatives in the past week which include many permanent positions as the Christmas season approaches. Aldi is seeking around 3,000 workers, two-thirds of whom will be needed in stores as they ramp up for what they say will be its “biggest ever” festive period in December. […]
Aldi’s move into Big Four shows power of discounting, inflation
Although Aldi’s rise into the Big Four of UK supermarkets ahead of Morrisons was not a surprise given its surge in the past two years, it nonetheless showed the power of discount chains in a budget-crunched sector for consumers. With inflation soaring to 12.4%, Aldi pulled down a 9.3% share to leap ahead of Morrisons […]
Shopping at Aldi is still the least expensive in the UK and £25 cheaper than this retailer
How much less expensive is a shop at discounters Aldi and Lidl than their retail rivals in the UK grocery market? A lot. According to another round of data from Which?, the two led the way again on the cheapest shop amongst all supermarket chains in the UK, which the average shop costing £74.23 and […]
Tesco’s sales fall 1.5% as inflation impacts consumer behaviour
Spending might be rising in Tesco’s smaller stores, but it is down slightly in supermarkets and more significantly online in signs that inflation is taking its toll on weary UK consumers. Overall, Tesco reported that sales overall fell by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2022 with the consumer pinch growing as they seek out […]
Tesco and Brakes show commitment to Pride and LGBTQ community
One major retailer and one major supplier in the fresh produce industry are both coming forward to support Pride Month in the UK, the annual festival and the LGBTQ community. Tesco said it is giving nearly £100,000 to a trio of LGBTQ+ charities and is sponsoring both the Brighton Pride and Pride in London events, […]
Four UK supermarket chains will trial effectiveness of environmental labels
Co-op, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco will be testing new environmental labels in a virtual setting this summer, as part of the strategic framework for a harmonized environmental labeling scheme. According to a statement from IGD, the trials, which will test consumer awareness and understanding of environmental labeling, are the latest stage of their workstream. They […]
Tesco hopes Better Baskets logos push consumers to eat more healthy
Tesco has launched a new campaign called Better Baskets that aims to help drive more healthful choices in store by UK customers. Typically, supermarket signage and aisles of not-so-healthy choice can draw shoppers’ eyes away from better-for-you food options, especially fresh fruits and vegetables. Tesco officials say that 86% of those who shop in their […]
