UK & Ireland Grocery News
Sales Slip Again At Waitrose; MD To Depart As Part Of...
Waitrose saw its total sales edge down 0.2% year-on-year over the seven days to 28 September, although this was a slight improvement on the...
Sainsbury’s Loses Chief Executive Of Argos
The boss of Sainsbury’s Argos business is stepping down to join advertising giant WPP as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Having previously served as Sainsbury’s...
Marussia To Distribute Constellation’s Craft Spirits In The UK
UK import and distribution company Marussia Beverages have announced a collaboration with US drink giant Constellation Brands to distribute its craft spirits, which include...
Dr. Oetker Snaps Up UK Baking Business
Dr. Oetker has further expanded its presence in the baking industry by acquiring Kent-based Cake Craft World.
The business sells a range of 10,000 products...
Sales Growth Slows Slightly At Greggs; Preparing For Disruptive Brexit
Greggs has delivered another strong rise in sales in its latest quarter, although the rate of growth slowed against tough comparatives with the same...
Ireland’s First Reverse Vending Machine Opens
Following a series of recent trials in the UK, Ireland’s first reverse vending machine for plastic bottles has started operating.
The machine, located in the...
Müller Looking To Tackle Growing Milk Surplus In Scotland
Müller Milk & Ingredients has warned Scottish dairy farmers who supply the company that a 25% surge in farm milk production which is not...
Coffee Could Become A Luxury In The UK
Coffee could become a luxury in the UK if businesses do not help farmers, experts say.
Climate change and historically low prices are forcing coffee...
Sainsbury’s Rolling Out New Tertiary Brands To Replace Basics Range
After last week unveiling plans for a major cost-cutting programme and a shake-up of its store estate, Sainsbury’s confirmed that it is ditching its...
Arm yourself! It’s an essential component of effective trade negotiations, but...
Competition law is about more than compliance. Used correctly, it can be both your sword and your shield, helping you to spot opportunities while resisting...
