The Big Four supermarkets have continued to step up their efforts in beating discounters such as Aldi and Lidl by dropping prices, offering a range of promotions and launching advertising campaigns based around the quality of goods on offer in store. However,... Read More
The traditional UK supermarket sector has been facing stiff competition recently, with an influx of discount brands such as Aldi and Lidl taking market share and sales from the “Big Four”. This has meant that, in order to effectively compete, all brands... Read More
Amidst the rise of the discounters in the supermarket sector, the established ‘Big Four’ have seen their profits fall as more and more consumers choose to conserve cash by shopping elsewhere. This has taken an especially strong toll on traditional market... Read More
But deal is likely to lead to further pub closures While the financial crisis may be over and Britain is now officially in recovery, certain sectors within British industry continue to struggle to lift profits due to consumers remaining wary of spending... Read More
The Co-operative Group food arm has announced that it is planning to increase its property estate from 2,800 to 4,000 shops by adding around 150 convenience stores a year. Steve Murrells, the group's retail chief executive, told Retail Week that the... Read More
Tesco was once the powerhouse of the supermarket sector, with its top spot in the UK chart generally undisputed. However, as rivals Sainsbury’s and Asda have become more popular, and budget chains such as Aldi and Lidl have won consumers who like to keep a... Read More
This time last year, many of the surveys and studies coming from the retail industry showed that small retailers were struggling to keep their heads above water. High business rates, increasing utility bills and low consumer confidence all contributed to the... Read More
Sainsbury’s now owns and operates more Local convenience stores than traditional supermarkets for the first time in its history. The brand this week opened its 594th convenience store in Balsall Common, Coventry, and is continuing to set a rapid pace... Read More
Arcadia, which owns some of the best known high street fashion retailers, is planning to open convenience food outlets within some of its stores. Sir Philip Green (centre) Arcadia is the owner of stores such as Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge, Topshop,... Read More
While the economy is showing positive signs of recovery, there is still a long way to go. Inflation remains at a worrying level, and this in turn is having a negative effect on consumers – especially those still struggling with pay freezes or very low... Read More
