EG Group: Petrol station giant to acquire Tesla’s ultra-fast chargers November 13, 2023 Petrol station giant EG Group has announced it is to acquire electric car manufacturer Tesla’s network of ultra-fast chargers.
‘Old habits die hard’: Drivers still feeling the pain from jacked up supermarket fuel margins — watchdog November 9, 2023 Drivers are facing higher prices at the pumps due to increasing fuel margins at a number of supermarkets and retailers.
Christmas ads by John Lewis, Sainsbury’s, M&S and Tesco bring festive spend to record £9.5bn November 9, 2023 AA commercial director Sharon Lloyd Barnes said: “Christmas advertising is an integral part of the festive season.
‘Nothing has changed’: Supermarkets back in the firing line for jacking up pump prices October 30, 2023 Supermarkets are still profiting at the pumps at the expense of British motorists, despite criticism from the UK's competition regulator.
Tesco UK chief steps down as Britain’s biggest supermarket brings in former Aldi top exec October 26, 2023 Tesco’s UK division will bring in a senior executive from challenger grocer Aldi, following the departure of its veteran chief. Britain’s biggest supermarket said Matthew Barnes will take over after Jason Tarry today announced his upcoming departure today, following 33 years with the company. Tarry, who has been at the top for six years, will [...]
Lidl jumps grocery giant as it continues London growth October 23, 2023 Lidl GB is now the third largest supermarket in London after hitting a market share high of 9.1%, overtaking Asda.
Santas wanted: Christmas job vacancies jump 25 per cent October 23, 2023 Christmas hiring is in full swing, with demand for temporary roles including elves, Santas and even mince pie quality auditors having surged this year.
This™: Plant-based protein firm backs profitability despite fears UK’s appetite for vegan food is waning October 5, 2023 The boss of plant-based protein maker This™ has insisted the firm is on track for profitability, despite fears the appetite for vegan products is fading.
Pepco: British Poundland veteran parachuted in to save struggling European wing September 28, 2023 A retail veteran, who was instrumental in driving UK growth for budget outlet Poundland, has been reshuffled by Pepco to head up its struggling European division. The move comes as the arm posted its second profit warning in three weeks. Barry Williams, who served as managing director of Poundland and Dealz, in the UK and [...]
Co-op invests £70m into fresh price cuts for as losses narrow September 21, 2023 The Co-op has invested a further £70m investment into lowering pricing for customers as its losses narrowed after the sale of its forecourts business to Asda. The retailer pumped £20m into price cuts in the first half year and said it now has plans for a further £70m investment, which includes 200 reductions for users [...]