The supermarket sector is one of the most competitive areas of the retail industry in the UK, with Tesco traditionally holding the number one spot despite stiff competition. However, if recent results are to be believed, the tide could be turning with... Read More
Small retailers have long struggled against the dominance of large supermarket brands, with businesses such as butchers, bakers and newsagents often losing custom thanks to consumers being drawn to the convenience option offered by larger brands. However, in... Read More
Supermarket giant Tesco is to lend Investment Company Yucaipa Companies £80 million to take the loss-making Fresh & Easy stores off its hands, marking the end of a six-year struggle to crack the U.S. market. Tesco has confirmed Yucaipa will... Read More
The Co-op has become the last major British retailer to move into the online grocery sector, announcing plans for a trial delivery service. The four trial schemes, which will each test a different delivery method, are an attempt by the mutually owned... Read More
British households are still experiencing a squeeze on their incomes despite the upturn in the economy. Low wage increases, the rising cost of food and the still-high rate of inflation mean that sticking to a budget remains a key factor in the weekly shop,... Read More
The worldwide obesity crisis, and ensuing media attention, have forced consumers to consider the health implications of their diet in a way never before seen. As a result, natural, locally grown produce has become highly desirable for those looking to keep... Read More
Internet shopping poses a huge threat to retailers who have spent the past 10 years investing in their commercial property portfolio. This is especially pertinent to chains such as Tesco, which has built its business around so-called “Tesco Towns” –... Read More
EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, is to launch a low-cost grocery business, aimed at undercutting the likes of budget supermarkets Aldi and Lidl. Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou (right) Sir Stelios's Easygroup announced plans to open a pilot site in... Read More
Last week, Prime Minister David Cameron announced that a crackdown on internet pornography will come into effect by October, with adults having to “opt in” for access with their broadband provider. The change in law followed calls by various parenting... Read More
The recent bout of good weather has had an astonishing effect upon the UK’s retail industry, with consumers heading to the shops in search of barbecue food, outdoor furniture and alcoholic beverages. However, soft drinks have surpassed all sales... Read More