Mercadona
Spain’s leading supermarket chain Mercadona is to open its first store in Lisbon next year as it continues its expansion in the country. By the end of 2021, the retailer […]
Thu 09/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Tesco
Tesco has opened its first “just walk out” branch. The Tesco Express store in Holborn, London, has recently reopened after refurbishment with new pay gates and cameras installed in the […]
Wed 18/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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As the Delta variant of Covid-19 spreads across the UK, supermarkets are struggling to keep shelves fully stocked. Retail industry leaders warn of the growing havoc wreaked by the “pingdemic”, […]
Mon 16/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Photo: Lidl Lidl has launched a new ‘best time to shop’ feature on its Lidl Plus loyalty app in the UK allowing shoppers to view real-time shopper numbers and avoid […]
Wed 19/05/2021
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The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that supermarkets will face over £3 billion in tariffs if the UK leaves the EU without a trade deal and that these costs […]
Mon 14/12/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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Supermarket sales in the UK were up 9.3% for the August-October period. However, unlike with the first lockdown, there is no evidence of consumer panic-buying at this stage, according to […]
Thu 19/11/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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UK retailer Tesco has been recognised by the South African stone fruit sector for its strong performance and promotional support during the 2019-20 season. South African growers’ association Hortgro presents […]
Thu 17/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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Sustainable local supply chains for produce grown in remote areas are at the project’s heart
Wed 12/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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Two of Romania’s largest retailers Mega Image and Auchan have been fined by the country’s Consumer Protection Agency (ANPC), following repeated complaints from customers about the quality of the fruit […]
Wed 18/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Valencia’s main agricultural professional organisation, La Unio-Uniò de Lluradors, has asked retailers in the country to minimise purchases of South African citrus. The appeal comes after the discovery of prohibited […]
Tue 29/10/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) is protesting against several large supermarket chains which are selling citrus fruit at loss-leaders. They claim this practice poses a serious threat to the […]
Mon 04/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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Supermarket food prices seem to be encouraging unhealthy eating. While the price of sugar has increased by 18% since the turn of the century, the price of vegetables is up […]
Thu 09/11/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
