Tag: Asda

It looks unlikely that the proposed supermarket merger will be approved

Last ditch attempt to get Asda and Sainsbury’s deal passed

ASDA and Sainsbury’s have offered to sell off up to 150 of their stores in a bid to get their controversial merger approved

Fresh start for grocery sales

Strong sales in fresh produce helped the UK grocery market record a sales uplift for the 12 weeks to 27 January .

Merry-ish festive sales for grocery

British grocery sales saw a  “reasonable, but not spectacular” final Christmas trading period, according to Mike Watkins, Nielsen’s UK head of retailer insight

Convenient purchase brings improvements

Nisa boss Ken Towle sees quality in Co-op offer

Objections mount

Sainsbury’s/Asda’s merger proving unpopular
Scottish Brands 2019

Exciting times ahead

Looking back, 2018 has once again been a year of dynamic change in the environment in which Scottish food companies operate

Just Eat? Just Asda

Asda has teamed up with Just Eat to launch a pizza delivery trial at four stores across the UK

A seriously busy year

Mega mergers and major legislation gave retailers plenty to think about
Asda and Sainsburys

CMA brings out the microscope

In-depth investigation for supermarket merger
Asda and Sainsburys

Competition concerns over Sainsbury’s Asda deal

Competition watchdog launches investigation

Fears raised over merger of big two

Suppliers, retailers and shoppers could suffer

Sunshine sends sales soaring

Warm weather enjoyed by many in Scotland in May helped supermarkets

Supermarket deal comes under fire

Westminster raises competition concerns
Asda and Sainsbury's

Multiples make a bold merger move

New business aims to cut prices by ten percent
Barcode Festival

Grocer-fest is heating up

RETAIL benevolent fund Grocery Aid is gearing up to host its biggest festival ever this summer.
Edinburgh in snow

Grocery beats beastly storm

GROCERY sales in UK supermarkets beat the weather in February and March to maintain strong growth, according to the latest monthly sales figures from Nielsen.