Grocery (food and drink) value sales in UK supermarkets over the full six-week Christmas trading period (to 2 January) were -0.6% lower than in 2014, according to data just released by global insight leader IRI. This performance was stronger than
Sainsbury’s has reported a £72m loss in the year to March – its first full-year loss for 10 years. The results were hit by several one-off costs, including a write down on the value of some of its stores. Excluding the one-off costs, underlying
Prevailing trends facing the grocery retail and shopper behaviour will not hinge on the result of the Scottish referendum, according to IRI. If Scotland votes ‘yes’ in today’s referendum it is inevitable that supermarkets will be faced with choices about how they cover
All device grocery search volumes grew 22% in the second quarter of 2014 compared with the same quarter a year earlier, according to the BRC-Google Online Retail Monitor for Q2 2014. Search volumes on smartphones outpaced search volumes on tablets, with
After two months of weakening growths, the late Easter provided a timely boost for the UK’s leading supermarkets, helping sales value growths hit +5.3%, according to the latest data from global information and insights company Nielsen. During the four weeks
Turtle Wax, a world leading brand in car care products, claim it is set to make a bold ‘land grab’ on the UK car care market this week as it announces two new strategic distribution partnerships for its consumer retail
Magners GB has appointed Leeds-based agency, Gratterpalm, to lead its Magners 2014 shopper marketing strategy. Gratterpalm plans to bring to life Magners’ ‘Now is A Good Time’ campaign through grocery and the convenience channels. Ed Shoebridge, Magners’ head of customer
Australia’s leading grocery chain, Coles, has teamed up with Brickstream, a leader in behaviour intelligence solutions and Maidenbower Consulting (MBC), a training consultancy for the global retail and service industries, to reduce customer queuing times. The pilot programme currently
Retailers expect sales to pick up next month, after stagnant volumes in the 12 months to June 2013, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey. The survey of 115 firms revealed flat retail sales volumes in the year to
Sainsbury’s is leading growth at the UK’s top four supermarkets with a 4.9% increase in sales in the 12 weeks to 25 May 2013 compared with the same period a year ago but Aldi is the fastest growing retailer with
Asda is accelerating development of its multi-channel business with investment in click and collect for food and general merchandise and same day delivery on grocery home shopping. Announcing a 4.5% uplift in total sales, including petrol, to £22.8bn for 2012
Spar UK has recruited two managers to its brand team, based in the company’s central office in Harrow, Middlesex. According to the retailer, the move demonstrates its commitment to growing and investing in its successful range of high quality, own
Retail sales growth slowed in the year to January 2013, according to the CBI’s first monthly Distributive Trades Survey of the New Year. The survey, covering the first fortnight of January 2013, shows 41% of retailers reported increased sales volumes
Retailers reported a further improvement in the growth of sales volumes and orders in the year to June 2012, although sales remained below the levels expected for the time of year, the CBI said today (Wednesday). In the CBI’s latest
Retail sales volumes rose strongly in May 2012 compared to a year ago but sales were still reported to be below average for the time of year, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey. Conducted over the first two
Leading oil manufacturer Castrol claims it has launched its biggest ever UK promotion, offering consumers the opportunity to win tickets to some of the largest sporting events of the year. Launching in store this month (March 2012), the promotion will
Retailers saw little change in sales volumes on a year ago in the first half of February 2012, although they held up better than expected, the CBI said today (Tuesday). The CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey, which was conducted
UK shoppers are visiting more stores, more often but their basket spend is smaller, according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel. Grocery share figures, published today for the 12 weeks ending 25 December 2011, show the grocery market growing
Retailers are reducing their head count at the fastest rate in two years as high street sales volumes in November fall year-on-year and for the sixth consecutive month, according to the CBI. Its latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey found employment
Retail sales fell in the year to October, at a similar pace to August and September, according to the latest CBI Monthly Distributive Trades Survey. Looking to next month, retailers do expect some very modest growth, the UK’s leading business
Leading refrigeration and air conditioning company, Cold Service Group, has set up a new distribution arm to supply grocery retailers and contractors. Cold Service Distribution will offer a range of display cabinets, counters and equipment from flagship brands, Pastorfrigor and
High street trading grew in March compared with a year ago, and at a faster rate than last month, but sales growth remains subdued, the CBI said today. The CBI’s latest Distributive Trades Survey (conducted 28 February to 16 March)
Annual growth in high street sales volumes slowed sharply in February and retailers do not expect any sales increase next month, according to the CBI’s quarterly Distributive Trades survey. At the same time, price inflation has risen considerably and is
Shoppers are feeling a lot gloomier about their financial prospects for 2011 compared to last year and three fifths – 61% – of shoppers say they plan to cut down on eating or drinking out in the year ahead, according
More than four-fifths (82%) of international food and grocery companies are confident about their future, according to latest research from IGD – the food and grocery experts. Over half (53%) think the global grocery retail industry will outperform the rest
