UK & Ireland Grocery News
Lidl Ireland Introducing In-Store Recycling Stations
Lidl has announced plans to offer customers packaging recycling stations in its Irish stores.
The stations at the end of checkouts will be rolled out...
79% Of Consumers Will Switch Brand If Trust Breaks Down
Failing to build trust undermines customer loyalty and damages revenues, with over three quarters (79%) of consumers saying they’ll leave a supplier that they...
Profits Jump At Tesco; To Ramp Up Bulk Buys And Open...
Tesco hailed its turnaround today after reporting a jump in annual profits, boosted by cost cuts, its Booker acquisition and improved sales performance in...
Lidl Looking At Opening More Smaller Stores
Just weeks after Aldi launched its new compact city centre format, it has been revealed that Lidl has changed its property requirements to allow...
Coca-Cola Adds Functional Water Brand To Growing Drinks Portfolio
Just days after taking on the likes of Monster and Red Bull with the launch of a new energy drinks range, Coca-Cola has revealed...
Growing Easter Egg Aisles Reflects Continuing Fragmentation Of UK Shoppers
With British consumers expected to spend in the region of £400m on Easter eggs and Easter-related confectionery this year, the increasing choice of options...
Waitrose Developing Plastic Packaging Alternative Made From Langoustine Shells
Amid growing pressure on the grocery sector to reduce its reliance on plastic, Waitrose has joined forces with Scottish biotec company CuanTec to work...
Record Number Of Shops Disappeared From High Streets In 2018
A record net 2,481 stores disappeared from Great Britain’s top 500 high streets in 2018 as the sector continued it long decline.
PwC research, compiled...
What Happens To Debenhams Now?
Debenhams’ much anticipated slide into administration has finally come to pass.
The chain is now in the hands of its lenders.
Not for long though -...
Why Lush UK Is Closing Down Its Social Media Accounts
Cosmetics chain Lush is closing down several of its social media accounts this week after growing “tired of fighting with algorithms”.
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