Tesco’s international business drove growth in the third quarter with a 4.1% increase in like-for-like sales, excluding petrol, versus a 1.5% gain in same store sales in the UK. Group sales for the 13 weeks ending 27 November 2010 increased
Marks & Spencer’s total UK food sales increased by 5.2% and 3.7% on a like-for-like basis in the 13 weeks to 2 October 2010. The retailer said it had attracted more customers in the quarter, drawn by improved value and
Spar UK has posted a 3.1% sales increase in the three months to end July 2010, lifted by the trend to shop locally and growth in sales of own brand products, fresh food and wine. Spar said its 2,583 stores
The ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed Government plans to introduce a Grocery Code Adjudicator (GCA) to oversee the relationship between supermarkets and suppliers from as early as next year. In an announcement made today, Ministers have confirmed a
