Aldi boss accuses rivals of ‘duping’ shoppers with loyalty prices
Aldi UK boss Giles Hurley has accused rival supermarkets of “duping” shoppers with loyalty discounts that he claims can begin from “unrealistically high prices”. Aldi, which…
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Independent and symbol stores account for 12% of UK grocery spend, new data claims
Symbol and independent stores account for 12 per cent of the UK grocery market, according to new data that suggests the channel may be significantly larger than some commonly…
Lindt Cuts Sales Forecast As Higher Chocolate Prices, Heatwave Dampen Demand
Lindt & Sprüngli has cut its 2026 organic growth forecast for the second time this year, citing subdued consumer sentiment.
Aldi to invest record £900m as it plots 40 new UK stores
Aldi is ramping up its UK expansion with plans to invest a record £900m next year, including opening more than 40 new supermarkets and expanding its distribution network. It said…
AG Barr profits rise despite £10m summer supply chain hit
AG Barr has reported a rise in revenue ahead of the wider soft drinks market, despite supply disruption during the peak summer trading period. For the 26 weeks ending 1…
Thrift+ owner acquires Hirestreet
CTR Group, which owns secondhand fashion marketplace Thrift+, has acquired fashion rental platform Hirestreet with ambitions to scale its subscription rental model. The…
Food inflation eases to 2.5% as promotions temper grocery price rises
Food price inflation slowed in September as supermarket promotions helped bring down the cost of meat and dairy. According to the latest BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index, food inflation…
Gene-edited bananas that resist browning move closer to UK supermarket shelves
Gene-edited bananas designed to stay yellow for longer after being peeled could soon appear in UK supermarkets, as Norwich-based biotech firm Tropic Biosciences moves closer to…
Aldi boss accuses rivals of ‘duping’ shoppers with loyalty prices
Aldi UK boss Giles Hurley has accused rival supermarkets of “duping” shoppers with loyalty discounts that he claims can begin from “unrealistically high prices”. Aldi, which…
Grocery Inflation Cools In Spain, Shoppers Face Price Disparities – OCU
The average cost of the Spanish grocery basket in 2026 rose by 1.8%, compared to 2.5% in 2025, while general inflation was 3.2%.
Netto Marken-Discount Hits Interim Food Waste Reduction Target
Netto Marken-Discount hits its food waste target, expands surplus donations and revives its 'Nobody is perfect' campaign in 2026.
Walmart Rolls Out AI-Powered Shopping Assistant Sparky In Mexico
Walmart Mexico has launched Sparky, a new AI-driven shopping assistant tailored specifically to the Mexican market.