UK & Ireland Grocery News
Müller Ditching Plastic Straws
Müller has committed to removing all plastic straws from its school milk cartons by 2020.
The dairy giant stated that its decision was prompted by...
Leading Pubs Group Deliver Robust Results
Mitchells & Butlers and Ei Group have defied the gloom in the pub and restaurant sector by posting robust annual results.
In the year to...
Couple ‘Disappointed’ After Finding Aldi Label On Waitrose Products
A couple have complained after a mix-up saw them receive a Waitrose product covered with Aldi labels - despite a 71p price difference.
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Poundland Targeting Top-Up Grocery Shopping
Following a recent overhaul of its pricing strategy and moves to expand its food offer, Poundland has outlined that it is now targeting the...
Musgrave’s Departing CEO Takes Board Role At Wilko
Variety value chain Wilko has appointed the Chief Executive of Ireland’s Musgrave Group as a Non-Executive Director.
Chris Martin has led Musgrave since 2005 but...
Election And Brexit Uncertainty Set To Stifle Christmas Spending
Analysts at GlobalData have joined the growing number of market watchers warning that retailers are set for a tough Christmas trading period with the...
Kitwave Wholesale Makes Acquisition
North Tyneside-based wholesaler Kitwave has continued its expansion activity with the purchase of Alpine Fine Foods, a foodservice operator providing a wholesale and delivery...
How To Understand The Art Of Forecasting For Retail Promotions
Atheon Analytics looks at how retailers can prepare themselves for upcoming promotions through better forecasting. By using visual analytics tools and techniques, supply chain...
Government-Led Recycling Scheme Could Lead To Higher Food And Drink Prices
Leading food and drink manufacturers in the UK have reportedly warned that consumers might have to pay more for popular brands because of the...
Sales At Sainsbury’s And Asda In Northern Ireland Continue To Fall
The Northern Irish grocery market saw overall sales edge up 0.7% during the 52 weeks to 3 November 2019, according to latest data from...
