Asda published its Q2 results (Apr-Jun 2026) and has returned to underlying sales growth for the first time in more than two years, according to Shore Capital, providing an early
Morrisons Cuts Nearly 5,000 Jobs as Debt and Losses Mount
Morrisons cut almost 5,000 jobs last year as the supermarket sought to control costs amid heavy debt and widening losses.
Asda Sales Fall for Eighth Month Despite Summer Grocery Boom
Asda has reported another decline in sales, making it the only major UK supermarket to go backwards during a summer period that delivered growth across most of the grocery sector.
Tesco and Sainsbury Gain Breathing Space as Discount Rivals Slow Expansion
Tesco PLC and J Sainsbury PLC are benefiting from a marked deceleration in store expansion by discount rivals Aldi and Lidl, according to recent analysis from UBS. The investment bank
Lidl poised to overtake Morrisons to claim fifth place in UK grocery market
The latest industry report shows Lidl is on the brink of overtaking Morrisons to become the UK’s fifth-largest supermarket, after posting sales growth well ahead of its rivals this summer
Asda’s Market Share Falls to Record Low Amid Deepening Struggles
In the four weeks to May 18, 2025, Asda saw its sales fall by 3.2%, marking it as the only major UK supermarket to record a decline during the period.
Aldi Marks Its “Best Christmas Ever” with Sales Exceeding £1.6 Billion
Aldi has declared its “best Christmas ever” after Britain’s fourth-largest grocery retailer reported sales exceeding £1.6 billion in the four weeks leading up to Christmas Eve. This achievement was partly
Food price inflation in the UK shows a modest decline in January.
In January, food price inflation in the UK dipped marginally to 6.8%, a slight decrease from December 2023’s 6.9%, as reported by Kantar. This reduction is modest compared to the
Aldi has revealed updated pay scales for all workers to earn at least £12 an hour
Aldi has revealed updated pay scales, positioning itself as the first UK supermarket to ensure a minimum wage of at least £12 per hour for all its store and warehouse
UK Food price inflation has returned to single-digit figures.
New data reveals that food price inflation has dropped to single-digit levels for the first time since July 2022. Over the four weeks leading up to October 29, prices at
Following the ‘greedflation’ controversy, Asda publishes fuel costs online
Asda has emerged as the pioneering supermarket to disclose its local fuel prices online, following indications from regulators that companies were amplifying their profit margins at the pump, a practice
Tesco sales rise ‘early signs’ of inflation easing
Tesco PLC has announced an encouraging onset of inflation relaxation, accompanying an 8.2% increase in group comparable sales for the first quarter, driven by a robust performance in the UK.