UK & Ireland Grocery News
Online Retail Sales Slump To Lowest-Ever July Growth
Online retail sales in the UK recorded their lowest-ever level of year-on-year growth in July this year, failing to maintain the positive momentum of...
Hawkin’s Bazaar Put On The Block
The Hawkin’s Bazaar chain has been put up for sale by its current owner, just three years after it last changed hands.
The novelty and...
M&S Confirms End Of Franchise Deal With Saudi Group
Marks & Spencer has confirmed that its franchise partnership with Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair, the Saudi Arabian retail group, has ended.
The Saudi group, which owns...
Ocado Hit By Minor Fire At Warehouse
Ocado has confirmed that it has suffered a “small fire” at its automated warehouse in Erith, in southeast London. This makes it the second...
A.F. Blakemore Set To Gain New Distribution Depot
A.F. Blakemore has signed an agreement that will see it add a new distribution facility to its network in two years.
The wholesaler said...
Booths Promoting Reusable Containers To Reduce Plastic
The Booths chain has become the latest major retailer in the UK to introduce the use of reusable containers by customers, as it looks...
Morrisons At Risk Of Takeover Bid From Foreign Buyers – Analysts
Morrisons could be vulnerable to a takeover bid from international buyers, who might be encouraged by the drop in the value of Sterling and...
House of Fraser Extends Administration Period
The House of Fraser chain has extended its administration period by another year, less than a month after owner Sports Direct said it was...
Notonthehighstreet Announces Change Of CEO
Notonthehighstreet, the online marketplace, has announced a change in leadership following the decision of its current CEO to step down.
The company said that Barrie...
Tesco Suspends Celtic Pure Contract
Tesco has suspended a €3m contract with bottled water brand Celtic Pure, just months after announcing the same.
Under the deal, Celtic Pure would produce...
