Tag: Tesco
Multiples step up their environmental activity in bid to cut plastic waste
For decades, environmental campaigners have argued that sustainability is essential to our future health, wealth and happiness; it seems like the supermarkets are waking up to that reality too
Booker boss announces retirement
Wilson plans to step down in February 2021
CHARLES Wilson, chief executive of Booker, is set to retire in February 2021.
Under Wilson’s 15-year tenure at...
Multipack plastic in the bin
Heineken has launched new plastic-free multipack packaging across UK supermarkets.
One million for Scottish water brand
Scottish alkaline water brand Actiph has secured £1m from investors through a crowdfunding campaign.
Tesco creates 16,000 jobs
Tesco has created 16,000 new permanent roles in the UK to support growth in its online business
Early March lockdown causes huge sales uplift
March was a month like no other for the grocery market, with UK consumers making more than 79 million extra shopping trips over a four-week period.
Campaign takes aim at Aldi pricing
TESCO has been looking to lure shoppers away from the discounters through a new Aldi price match campaign.
Lidl locks down lead over rivals
BEFORE the COVID-19 outbreak led to a boost in spending across the grocery sector, the discounters were continuing to storm ahead in the UK, according to figures from Kantar and Nielsen.
Bahlsen is back on the television
GERMAN biscuit brand Bahlsen has been appearing on TV screens as part of a new marketing campaign for the brand.
Tesco bakery jobs at risk
ALMOST 2,000 jobs are at risk following Tesco’s announcement that it plans to overhaul bakery operations throughout its supermarket estate.
A record year for chocolate farmer
Mackie’s of Scotland sold enough bars in 2019 to stretch from Glasgow to Edinburgh and back
Cherry springs into off trade
Supermarket debuts new fruit cider flavour as Kopparberg extends range
Festive cheer for discounters
The latest figures from Kantar for the 12 weeks to 29 December revealed Lidl was the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket
Scottish off-trade top ten brands 2019: Established names continue to impress
Brands founded more than a century ago take all three podium spots in this year’s Scottish alcohol top ten table
Awards profile: Confectionery Retailer of the Year
Staying true to yourself has been key to success at Cults KeyStore, Aberdeen
More questions than answers
2019 proved to be another year of uncertainty, with the impact of Brexit, DRS and the promotions ban still unclear
