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Aldi set to invest £550m in store and distribution network

12 February 2024 Editor

Aldi will invest more than £550m in expanding and further improving its store and distribution network during 2024. This includes plans to open stores in new locations up and down the country, as well as […]

Lidl launches bottle recycling pilot

8 February 2024 Editor

Lidl has become the first supermarket to roll out its own bottle return scheme trial. Launching today, shoppers in Glasgow can enjoy unlimited cash rewards in return for empty PET plastic and aluminium drinks containers […]

Sainsbury’s makes sustainability ‘A’ list

8 February 2024 Editor

Sainsbury’s has been recognised for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A List’ for the 10th consecutive year. Based on data […]

Frasers Group snaps up WIT Fitness brand

30 January 2024 Editor

Frasers group has acquired the assets and intellectual property of WIT Fitness, which is a specialist gym and fitness wear group. Frasers group has acquired the assets and intellectual property of WIT Fitness, which is […]

Freemans sales rise following ‘strong’ Christmas performance

30 January 2024 Editor

Freemans has reported continued growth over the Christmas period, with sales up 5% in the eight weeks to 31 Dec 2023. Online retailer Freemans has reported continued growth over the Christmas period, with sales up […]

Pandora shifts to recycled silver and gold

30 January 2024 Editor

Jeweller Pandora has changed its precious metals supply and is now sourcing only recycled silver and gold for all its jewellery with the aim of avoiding 58,000 tons CO2 every year. Jeweller Pandora has changed […]

Poundland announces ‘single biggest change in 30 years’ to UK stores

30 January 2024 Editor

Poundland has begun a mass overhaul of its general merchandise ranges that will see 2,000 new lines introduced across all its UK and Ireland stores. Poundland has begun a mass overhaul of its general merchandise […]

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CMA begins its review of supermarket loyalty pricing

30 January 2024 Editor

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is starting an investigation into supermarket loyalty pricing. Back in November last year the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced it would be starting an investigation into supermarket loyalty […]

Sainsbury’s growth spurt continues

30 January 2024 Editor

The latest Kantar figures show Sainsbury’s grabbed even more market share as sales soared. The latest Kantar figures show Sainsbury’s grabbed even more market share as sales soared. The supermarket’s revenues grew 8.1% in the […]

Next partners with Feather & Black to boost home offer

30 January 2024 Editor

Next has entered into a partnership with luxury home brand Feather & Black to expand its online assortment of bedroom furniture. Next has entered into a partnership with luxury home brand Feather & Black to […]