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Tesco CEO backs petition calling for new offence to protect shop staff
Tesco’s UK CEO has thrown his weight behind a new petition calling on the Government to make violence or abuse against retail workers a standalone criminal offence. The petition which has been lodged with...
Super Saturday predicted to be UK’s busiest in-store shopping day of Peak Trading, according to Sensormatic Solutions
While the top five busiest shopping days fall between Black Friday and Christmas, 38% of UK shoppers will start Christmas shopping earlier 55% will Christmas shop earlier to spread the cost of gifts over...
UK shoppers feel their weekly grocery bills are a third higher than last year despite falling food price inflation, according to Pricer’s research
UK shoppers felt average food bills have increased by 33% in the last 12months 85% say retailers should do more to ensure access to deals during the cost-of-living crisis 86% said retailers ensure promotions...
“Carrefour to Acquire 47 SuperCor Stores in Spain from El Corte Inglés in €60 Million Deal”
That’s an interesting development in the retail industry. Carrefour’s acquisition of 47 stores under the SuperCor banner in Spain from El Corte Inglés represents a significant move to strengthen its presence in the Spanish...
Australia, the Victorian Labor Government to enforce price regulations
The Victorian Greens are pressing the Victorian Labor Government to enforce price regulations on everyday supermarket goods to prevent major players like Coles and Woolworths from engaging in price gouging and exploiting financially struggling...
The global leader in fruit and vegetable juicing technologies forms partnership private equity firm Columna Capital
10th October: Zumex, the global leader in fruit and vegetable juicing technologies, announces transformative partnership with lower mid-market private equity firm Columna Capital to accelerate growth and market expansion • Founded in 1985 and headquartered in...
The Evolution of Sustainable Farming: A Path to a Greener Future”
Introduction As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for food, leading to increased pressure on our planet’s resources. In the face of environmental challenges like climate change, soil degradation, and...
Exploring the Flourishing Food Retail Landscape of Italy
Italy, a country synonymous with culinary excellence, boasts a food retail industry deeply rooted in tradition yet evolving to meet the demands of modern consumers. From bustling open-air markets to cutting-edge online grocery shopping,...
Tesco to cut price of kids’ toothbrushes and toothpastes by 20%
**Supermarket pledges to cover the VAT on products to help struggling families**To help in the fight against kids’ tooth decay, Tesco is reducing the price of its children’s Pro Formula Steps range by 20% from...
Asda accelerates move into convenience with first 11 Co-op conversions
Asda has launched its programme to convert 116 convenience stores and attached petrol station forecourts acquired from the Co-op Group last year to its Asda Express convenience brand. The 11 sites are the first...