Sainsbury’s chairman hails ‘progress’ as he shrugs off takeover talk
The chairman of Sainsbury’s has shrugged off speculation that the supermarket group could be the latest target of a private equity takeover and hailed...
Supermarkets seek clarity from Government over mask-wearing after July 19
Supermarkets and retail bosses are seeking further Government guidance regarding mask-wearing, despite the Prime Minister confirming that the legal requirement to wear them will...
Sainsbury’s expected to end compulsory mask-wearing from July 19
Customers will no longer need to wear masks in Sainsbury’s stores from July 19, the supermarket’s chief executive has suggested.
Simon Roberts said he would...
Third private equity firm mulls bid to buy Morrisons
A third private equity company has said it is eyeing a takeover move for Morrisons, furthering speculation there could be a dramatic bidding war...
Haribo struggling to reach supermarket shelves due to lorry driver shortage
Sweets giant Haribo has revealed it is struggling to get stocks to stores across the UK because of a shortage of lorry drivers.
The German...
Asda launches full range one-hour delivery service
Asda is hoping to take on the might of Amazon with the launch of a one-hour grocery delivery service – but each delivery will...
Morrisons takeover approach: Who wants to buy the supermarket and why?
Morrisons has snubbed a £5.5 billion takeover approach from a US private equity firm amid speculation that more UK supermarkets could be snapped up.
Shares...
Tesco plans first checkout-free stores and sees normal shopping patterns return
Tesco is set to launch its first checkout-free store following a successful trial for staff at its head office over the past year.
Chief executive...
Tesco sales surge ahead despite tough comparisons from first lockdown
Tesco managed to continue growing sales in the 13 weeks to May 29 compared with a year earlier despite the same period in 2020...
Tesco to end buying partnership with French supermarket Carrefour
Tesco has said it will end its buying partnership with French supermarket chain Carrefour after three years.
The UK’s biggest grocer told investors on Monday...
