Supermarkets

Morrisons announces closures of cafés, counters and stores to cut costs and refocus investment on key areas as part of its ongoing optimisation strategy.

Evan Michael Clerigo Nov 11, 2025

Aldi stands by its checkout policy after banning a loyal elderly couple from its Bootle store following a dispute over unloading their trolley.

Evan Michael Clerigo Nov 03, 2025

Evri ends its Tesco deal, shifting 1,200 parcel desks to Asda in a £50m expansion that will double its UK network by 2030.

Evan Michael Clerigo Oct 29, 2025

UK leading supermarket chains have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap a planned business rates surtax, warning it would drive up food prices and hit household budgets.

Trisha Kae Andrada Oct 27, 2025

Jason's £2 sourdough loaf has become the UK's latest viral obsession, with millennial shoppers clearing out supermarket shelves amid TikTok-fuelled hype.

Marcelo Alejandro Leyva Chapa Apr 06, 2025

Giant Eagle announced a $25 million price reduction plan to compete with rivals. Prices of many items will be slashed by up to $2.

Vinay Patel Oct 01, 2024

According to data from RBR Data Services, there are about 80,000 self-service tills in UK supermarkets alone, up from 53,000 five years ago.

Callum Conway-Shaw Aug 13, 2024

Despite the cost of living crisis and rising inflation, Sainsbury's chief executive believes that supermarket prices are about to start falling.

Taylor J. Mustafa Aug 25, 2023

As consumers become more conscious of their health and safety, retailers are getting concerned about robust safety procedures to stay ahead of the curve.

Adewunmi Adedayo Jun 14, 2023

The shortage in agricultural goods impacting the UK is drifting to a harsh scenario as a result of the weather condition and supermarkets' policies in attaining supply.

Doaa Khalifeh Mar 23, 2023

Thérèse Coffey sparked controversy with her remarks while addressing the House of Commons regarding the shortage of vegetables in supermarkets.

Thanmay Arun Feb 25, 2023

With 25 percent of pork products being sold in the UK coming from Denmark, an extended travel ban could have many breakfast plates lacking a major staple on the table.

Nina Siena Nov 10, 2020

Police arrested pranksters for contaminating supermarket shelves and produce while a single mother is remorseless about throwing away stockpiled food.

Agrima Tikader Apr 09, 2020

Major supermarkets in Taiwan, however, have assured consumers that they will not run out of stock of toilet paper.

Staff Reporter Feb 26, 2018

Aldi has been named the nation's favourite supermarket in a Which? survey, thanks to its competitive prices.

Ruchira Sharma Feb 12, 2018

Neal's Yard Remedies and Pret A Manger are leading the way with refillable water stations, while restaurants have begun to phase out plastic straws.

Charlotte Tobitt Jan 24, 2018

German discount supermarket says the facility would serve growing demand at its London stores.

Gaurav Sharma Jan 08, 2018

Pictures of empty shelves were posted on Twitter by disgruntled customers who went grocery shopping on 2 January.

Dan Cancian Jan 04, 2018

A new survey has said one in four Brits admit to stealing items while using self-service tills, resulting in an estimated £3.2bn of theft a year.

James Tennent Dec 27, 2017

The world's most popular fruit - worth $25bn a year in global sales - is under attack from a virulent fungus it saw off in the 1950s.

Roger Baird Nov 08, 2017

British grocers are mounting a spirited defence of their market share, according to Moody's.

Gaurav Sharma Oct 18, 2017

Discount retailer to open its 'largest-ever' distribution centre resulting in the creation of several hundred jobs.

Gaurav Sharma Oct 16, 2017

Mike Coupe says the UK buys in a third of its food from the EU and light border controls need to remain.

Roger Baird Sep 04, 2017

Tesco outperforms fellow 'Big Four' rivals in four weeks to 15 July, as sales at discounters soar over 15%.

Dan Cancian Jul 25, 2017

"It said 'no dogs', so I'll be dead on love!"

Claire Toureille Jul 17, 2017

Former Sainsbury's CEO warns UK consumers face higher prices and lower quality post-Brexit.

Dan Cancian Jul 10, 2017

Sales rise 4% year-on-year in four weeks ending 17 June.

Karthick Arvinth Jun 27, 2017

Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons are testing electronic labels allowing them to change prices at the click of a button.

Roger Baird Jun 26, 2017

Grocery sales across the sector put in their best performance for almost four years.

Roger Baird May 31, 2017

Rate of growth in sales at UK supermarkets hits 3.7% in April, the highest level since September 2013.

Dan Cancian May 03, 2017