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Aldi hails record sales as profit surges by almost £400m but loses market share September 9, 2024 Aldi has lost market share despite achieving record sales during its latest financial year as its profit surged by almost £400m, new figures have revealed. The Warwickshire-headquartered UK arm of the German supermarket giant lost 0.2 per cent to report a market share of 10 per cent in 2023. That’s despite Aldi posting record sales [...]
Inside Asda’s turnaround plan to win back customers from supermarket rivals August 9, 2024 It’s a difficult time to be at Asda’s helm – with sales down as well as competitors eating into its market share, the supermarket giant has announced an ambitious three-point turnaround plan to stave off further declines. Without a permanent CEO – the position has been empty since 2021 and filled on an interim basis [...]
Iceland sheds 1,000 jobs as sales pass £4bn and loss slashed August 6, 2024 Sales at supermarket giant Iceland passed the £4bn mark during its latest financial year as its pre-tax loss was slashed by more than £30m, according to newly-filed accounts. The Flintshire-headquartered chain has posted a revenue of £4.2bn for the year to March 29, 2024, up from the £3.9bn it reported during the prior 12 months. [...]
Problems at Asda look set to continue as workers strike again July 24, 2024 This week, Asda workers - with the support of GMB union - announced the latest strike action in a months-long string of collective action and demonstrations.
Farmfoods adds hundreds of new jobs as turnover passes £1bn for the first time July 16, 2024 Farmfoods has added more than 200 new jobs to its team as its turnover breezed past £1bn for the first time in its history, according to newly-filed documents.
Morrisons shakes off Aldi and Lidl competition as sales continue to rise June 25, 2024 Morrisons shook off competition from discount rivals Aldi and Lidl to post another rise in sales during its latest quarter.
Sainsbury’s Bank sale marks end of an era for supermarkets June 20, 2024 Sainsbury's has agreed to sell most of its banking arm to Natwest, in a deal that will see the supermarket pay the lender £125m.
Supermarkets hope for Euro 2024 boost as Asda and Co-op lose ground June 18, 2024 Asda and the Co-op are the only major supermarket brands in the UK to have lost market share over recent weeks, according to new figures.
Asda has been ‘left behind’ by Tesco and Sainsbury’s since Issa brothers’ takeover June 11, 2024 How has Asda performed compared to Tesco, Sainsbury's and Aldi since being taken over by the billionaire Issa brothers and TDR Capital?
UK supermarket giants launch £675m cartel lawsuit against fish farmers March 6, 2024 Several UK supermarket giants have bound together to launch a competition claim against different fish farmers, accusing them of operating a cartel-like operation. Asda, Iceland, Marks and Spencer, Ocado, Morrison, International Seafoods, Aldi and the Co-Op have all brought a lawsuit to the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). The claims are against fish farmers, Seashore, Cermaq, [...]