The Telegraph: Co-op unveils £206m hit from cyber attack. IT shutdown led to data from retailers’ 6.5 million members being stolen
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.
Co-op shuts down parts of IT system following attempted cyberattack
The Co-op has temporarily shut down parts of its IT system after detecting an attempted cyberattack, just days after Marks & Spencer experienced a significant security breach.
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
As UK food prices rise to a new record high, household grocery bills increase by £788
After signs that food inflation has passed its peak in January, shoppers are now facing the largest increase in grocery bills ever recorded.
Egg shortage helps drive food inflation, are UK supermarkets paying fair trade prices to British farmers
Food inflation reached a record high in November due to egg shortages. Meanwhile, rising milk and meat prices will cause Christmas dinner costs to rise sharply.
Waitrose shuns purchase limits on eggs & support British Farmers
Waitrose pledges a £2.6 million investment in its egg suppliers, as it is one of few supermarkets that does not impose purchase limits.