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| 07.04.2026 | Leon founder: Labour ‘killing’ restaurant industry | The founder of fast food chain Leon has accused the government of “killing” the restaurant industry by saddling the industry with a crushing tax burden.
John Vincent, who founded Leon and recently bought it back, said on Tuesday “everyone k... |
| 03.04.2026 | UK Food Prices Soar: Supermarkets Demand Action Amid Inflation Crisis | UK supermarket executives convened with Chancellor Reeves. High food inflation threatens household budgets. Middle East geopolitical tensions disrupt global supply chains. This drives up core costs for grocers. Retailers also cite significa... |
| 01.04.2026 | Forget ‘price gouging’ – this is where competition is really failing | Rachel Reeves is scapegoating supermarkets for rising oil prices while ignoring algorithms that can learn ant-competitive pricing strategies, says Paul Ormerod
The government is desperately trying to convince the public that it is doing som... |
| 01.04.2026 | Supermarket bosses meet Rachel Reeves amid dire food inflation warning | The bosses of some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets met Chancellor Rachel Reeves in emergency cost of living talks on Wednesday, amid warnings that food inflation could rise to double digits this year.
Leading supermarkets including Tesco, ... |
| 31.03.2026 | Reeves summons supermarket bosses again after snub | Rachel Reeves has summoned supermarket bosses for a Downing Street meeting on Wednesday after being snubbed last week.
The new meeting will be attended by executives at Sainsbury’s and Tesco but bosses at Asda, Aldi and John Lewis will miss... |
| 30.03.2026 | White van men ‘bleeding cash’ in Iran war diesel chaos | The country’s fleet of tradesmen are “bleeding cash,” with the Iran war’s fuel chaos pushing the price difference between petrol and diesel to its widest level in decades.
A litre of diesel cost 179.9p on Sunday on average – up more than 35... |
| 30.03.2026 | Starmer urges Brits to ‘act as normal’ as fuel shortage fears grow | Sir Keir Starmer has urged Britons to “act as normal” despite energy chiefs’ warning that there could be fuel shortages within days.
The Prime Minister’s spokesman said that the UK had a “resilient and diverse” supply of energy sources as h... |
| 29.03.2026 | ‘No need to take action’ on fuel duty, says Labour minister | A Labour cabinet minister has pushed back against rallying calls for the government to hand petrol retailers some reprieve, stating there is “no need” to axe the planned hike in fuel duty.
Education secretary Bridget Bridget Phillipson said... |
| 29.03.2026 | Reeves and Miliband to call on G7 to follow UK’s energy lead | Rachel Reeves is set to call on fellow G7 nations to follow the UK’s lead in the transition to renewable and nuclear power as the unfolding energy crisis ripples through global economies.
The Chancellor is expected to urge G7 partners to co... |
| 28.03.2026 | Reeves’ energy bill crackdown prompts industry backlash | Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ push to crack down on “profiteering” among retailers has led to backlash across industry as suppliers are warning of shortages on the horizon.
Reeves has been warned by industry bosses that the focus on profiteerin... |
| 27.03.2026 | Asda boss says ‘plenty to do’ in turnaround after sales drop | The boss of Asda has said he has “plenty to do” to complete his turnaround of the firm after sales and earnings slumped.
The supermarket giant, the UK’s third largest, took £21bn of sales excluding fuel in 2025, down by 3.3 per cent, while ... |
| 20.03.2026 | Incompetent managers will sink the government’s NEETs plan | Scrapping all funding for management apprenticeships is a big mistake, says Petra Wilton
If Pat McFadden wants more young people not in education, employment or training (known as NEETs) to succeed in work, this week’s decision to essential... |
| 05.03.2026 | Estate agency Foxtons says ‘government-driven’ costs harming bottom line | Leading estate agency Foxtons has hit out at the “strain” caused by national insurance and minimum wage hikes as it contends with a “challenging” market.
The firm said “government-driven” pressures are harming its bottom line, as revenue gr... |
| 04.03.2026 | Asda boss: Government ‘more and more difficult’ to deal with | The boss of supermarket chain Asda has said the government has become “more and more difficult” to deal with, claiming the pressures on business posed by policy have ballooned since he began his career.
Allan Leighton, Asda’s chair, said bu... |
| 26.02.2026 | Sainsbury’s could slash 300 jobs in head office shakeup | Retail giant Sainsbury’s could axe up to 300 jobs as it overhauls its tech and head office teams across its supermarket and Argos operations.
The grocery is restructuring its technology and data unit into one dedicated team for Argos and tw... |
| 23.02.2026 | Former Amazon boss to keep CMA chair | Doug Gurr has been confirmed as the government’s preferred candidate to continue in the role of chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Gurr, a former boss of Amazon UK, was parachuted into the role on an interim basis last Ja... |
| 18.02.2026 | London’s Mondra, fresh off an €11.8 million Series A raise, merges with Austrian sustainability startup inoqo | Mondra, a London-based AI-powered supply chain intelligence platform, and inoqo, a Vienna-based sustainability intelligence platform, have today announced a strategic merger.
This merger is intended to create a single, unified global entity... |
| 13.02.2026 | Solution International strengthens UK leadership in baby bottles and soothers | Solution International strengthens UK leadership in baby bottles and soothers
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| 22.01.2026 | Solution International Ends 2025 with Strong Momentum and a Clear Growth Vision for 2026 | Solution International Ends 2025 with Strong Momentum and a Clear Growth Vision for 2026
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| 19.01.2026 | Stuart Rose steps down as EG Group chair ahead of US IPO | Stuart Rose has stepped down as chair of EG Group ahead of the forecourt firm’s flotation in New York later this year.
The retail industry veteran and Conservative peer has been replaced with immediate effect by Roland Smith, the current ch... |
| 09.01.2026 | FTSE 100 Live: Sainsbury’s and Unite dish shareholders cash; Mining merger talks | Good morning and welcome back to the City AM liveblog.
It was Britain’s retail sector taking centre stage yesterday amid a fresh influx of corporate updates that gave a snapshot of the industry’s December performance.
Tesco came out swingin... |
| 07.01.2026 | Christmas grocery shopping hits fresh high while Brits make budget trimmings | Brits splashed out on groceries in the run-up to Christmas but watched their budgets more than ever, as own-brand products and cut-price veg caught the eyes of shoppers.
Festive grocery sales increased by 3.8 per cent on the previous year, ... |
| 26.12.2025 | Asda: Will 2026 be the year supermarket giant bounces back? | This time last year, analysts warned that Asda needed to “dig down into its soul” if it was to turn around its fortunes.
After a rollercoaster 2024 in which it struggled with debt, strikes and falling sales, the Leeds-headquartered supermar... |
| 19.12.2025 | Solution International drives sustainable progress through disciplined ESG efforts | Solution International drives sustainable progress through disciplined ESG efforts
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| 17.12.2025 | Wild by Tart launch limited edition gin in national supermarkets | The founders behind Wild by Tart have launched a limited edition gin in national supermarkets as they look to expand from their restaurateur roots.
The duo, who started their culinary careers as food columnists for the Evening Standard Maga... |
| 10.12.2025 | Leon to close sites and cut jobs as it enters administration | Fast-food chain Leon is set to enter administration, close a number of locations and cut jobs as part of a bid by its new owner to turn around the struggling chain.
The company was bought back by co-founder John Vincent last month from Asda... |
| 04.12.2025 | UK eco-cleaning brand OceanSaver lands €2.1 million to grow retail presence and product lines | Leeds-based OceanSaver, a UK-based eco-friendly cleaning brand has raised €2.1 million (£1.9 million) to continue its expansion and get its products on to more supermarket shelves.
The funding from NPIF II – Mercia Equity Finance, which is ... |
| 27.11.2025 | MarTech Interview with Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye | To start, can you please tell us a bit about your professional journey and what led you to your current role as CEO of Eagle Eye?
I’ve had over 30 years’ leadership experience in the grocery and retail industries, with a strong background i... |
| 11.11.2025 | Christmas adverts in 2025 review, from John Lewis to AI Coca-Cola | As the embers of bonfire night slowly cool in the rain, our minds are turned to Christmas in its full commercial glory. It’s funny how at this time of year people start to look at ads – the same people that have been actively avoiding them ... |
| 11.11.2025 | Asda: KKR and TDR commit £23m to credit card firm Jaja after warning | The private equity backers of Jaja Finance have contributed another £23m in equity funding after the Asda credit card firm warned on its ability to continue as a going concern, City AM can reveal.
A group of existing shareholders participat... |
| 06.11.2025 | Investors pile into Sainsbury’s, but will it last? | Sainsbury’s has proved a good bet for investors this year as the grocer goes from strength to strength, but will it last into 2026?
The UK’s second-largest supermarket has seen a 50 per cent uplift in share price since April, with another f... |
| 24.10.2025 | Mondra Fuels European AI Expansion with £10M Investment | Mondra, a London-based AI climate tech, secured £10M Series A funding. This investment fuels aggressive European expansion, targeting the Netherlands, Germany, and France. It also significantly enhances product capabilities, extending beyon... |
| 23.10.2025 | London-based Mondra raises €11.8 million to help the food industry cut emissions | Mondra, a London-based climate tech platform using AI to deliver product-level intelligence for supply chain resilience, has raised €11.8 million (£10 million) in a Series A funding round. The round was led by AlbionVC and Planet A Ventures... |
| 23.10.2025 | Mondra Closes £10M Series A Funding Round | Jason Barrett, Founder & CEO, Mondra
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| 22.10.2025 | Eagle Eye Launches Smart Rewards for Retailers | Eagle Eye, a leading SaaS and AI technology company that delivers loyalty, personalised promotions and omnichannel marketing solutions for retail, travel and hospitality brands, today announced the launch of Smart Rewards, a real-time loyal... |
| 22.10.2025 | Solution International drives value through strategic partnerships and trusted retail networks | Solution International drives value through strategic partnerships and trusted retail networks
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| 21.10.2025 | The MTick Arrives in Asia: DFI Retail Group Leads as First Asian Retail Partner with GenM to bring Visibility and Accessibility to the Menopause Support | 1 billion women are experience menopause at any given time—yet 87% feel overlooked and underserved by retailers and brands.1
For the first time, the MTick® is going global, as leading Asian retailer DFI Retail Group partners with GenM to ch... |
| 15.10.2025 | Hyperlayer lands £30m to help legacy lenders take on fintechs | London-based fintech Hyperlayer has secured £30m in fresh funding to support its mission to help established banks compete with digital first rivals.
The firm’s tech is designed to work alongside existing banking infrastructure, which it sa... |
| 14.10.2025 | Meat and coffee prices drive grocery price inflation | Grocery price inflation in the UK passed five per cent in September to its highest level since July after the cost of fresh meat and coffee jumped.
Like-for-like grocery price inflation rose to 5.2 per cent over the four weeks to 5 October ... |
| 07.10.2025 | Asda credit card firm Jaja Finance warns of ‘material uncertainty’ over going concern status | The firm behind the Asda credit card has warned of “material uncertainty” over its ability to continue as a going concern after reporting widening losses, City AM can reveal.
Jaja Finance, a fintech co-owned by billionaire Mohsin Issa and p... |
| 01.10.2025 | Introducing Solution International - A Leading Player in Baby and Child Products | Introducing Solution International - A Leading Player in Baby and Child Products
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| 29.09.2025 | Eagle Eye Unveils Smart Rewards, A Real-Time Omnichannel Loyalty and Incentive Solution for Retailers | New real-time personalization execution solution from the leaders in retail loyalty technology instantly creates rewarding customer experiences when they matter most
LONDON, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Eye, a leading SaaS and AI te... |
| 29.09.2025 | Profit spikes at Asda billionaire’s property empire | Profit at the property empire co-founded by a billionaire backer of supermarket giant Asda spiked to a new record in 2024, it has been revealed.
Monte Blackburn was set up by brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa in 2016 and has a number of proper... |
| 25.09.2025 | Pizza Express slices value by over £40m as sales slide | Pizza Express slashed its value by more than £40m in 2024, it has been revealed, as its sales also dipped.
The restaurant chain’s pre-tax losses went from £7.9m to £40.7m while new accounts filed with Companies House also show its revenue s... |
| 18.09.2025 | Losses almost tripled at Sale Sharks owner’s £1bn empire before takeover | Losses at the empire built up by Simon Orange, the self-made millionaire who co-owns rugby union side Sale Sharks, almost tripled in the year before being taken over.
Cheshire-based CorpAcq counts more than 40 businesses as part of its port... |
| 17.09.2025 | Asda-owned Leon cuts hundreds of jobs as work from home trend bites | Leon has axed hundreds of jobs as it bemoaned a “challenging” year in which it wrestled with high cost inflation and depressed customer spending.
The Asda-owned fast-food chain cut its headcount by 17 per cent, or 224, to 1,120 over the cou... |
| 09.09.2025 | City veteran Lord Rose: UK is ‘at the edge of a crisis’ | Lord Stuart Rose has launched a scathing attack on the government’s economic strategy, claiming the UK is “at the edge of a crisis.”
The City veteran told Times Radio: “I think we should all be worried about the state of Britain today.
“Now... |
| 29.08.2025 | Business confidence edges up despite tax raid fears | Business confidence has grown for the fourth consecutive month, according to a fresh survey, despite rising speculation of a fresh tax raid on businesses by the Labour government.
Lloyds Bank’s business confidence index edged up two points ... |
| 28.08.2025 | British Retail Consortium appoints its first female chair | The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has appointed Jo Whitfield as its new chair, the first woman in its history to hold the role.
Whitfield will replace outgoing chair Andy Higginson, who has been in the position since September 2023.
“I’m ... |
| 28.08.2025 | Mark Kleinman: Gupta steeled for high-wire act to end without Liberty | Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and the man who gets the Square Mile talking in his weekly City AM column
It’s crunch time – again. For Sanjeev Gupta, brushes with insolvency are nothing new. The steel tycoon has turned the process o... |
| 28.08.2025 | Asda boss slams tax hikes: ‘Businesses have to be allowed to invest’ | Asda chair Allan Leighton has warned that the Government must change the way it thinks about growth or risk a stagnating economy.
Ahead of Asda’s quarterly results – where the grocer reported its fourth consecutive quarter of improving like... |
| 14.08.2025 | Billionaire Issa brothers shrink empire ahead of blockbuster IPO | The forecourts empire founded by the billionaire Issa brothers has sealed a second deal this week to sell off part of its international business as it works up to a possible blockbuster float in New York.
Blackburn-headquartered EG Group ha... |
| 12.08.2025 | EG Group: Billionaire Issa brothers sell £367m Italian arm | EG Group, the empire co-founded by a major investor in supermarket giant Asda, has sold its Italian division in a deal which values it at €425m (£367m).
The Blackburn-headquartered group has agreed terms with a consortium of established Ita... |
| 06.08.2025 | UK FoodTech Leader Better Nature Secures Key Funding, Targets Global Protein Market | UK FoodTech innovator Better Nature secured €1.2 million funding. This capital boost fuels its rapid growth. The company dominates the UK tempeh market, holding 38.1% share. Its "supercharged protein" tempeh, a fermented soybean p... |
| 06.08.2025 | London’s FoodTech startup Better Nature bites into UK’s €3.7 billion chicken market with €1.2 million funding boost | British FoodTech startup Better Nature, which specialises in clean-label tempeh products, has secured €1.2 million in fresh funding, following an impressive quarter in which it saw a 128% increase in sales.
The capital injection comes mainl... |
| 24.07.2025 | How a slow burning legal battle could cost UK supermarkets millions | Britain’s supermarkets are struggling through tax and turmoil, as well as ongoing supply chain issues. But quietly in the background, an ongoing legal battle is unfolding that could cost them millions of pounds if successful.
Claimant law f... |
| 16.07.2025 | Tesco seeks to appeal decision in ‘equal pay’ £4bn lawsuit ahead of final hearing | Tesco is back in a courtroom this week seeking to overturn a legal decision ahead of a final trial over allegations of unequal pay at the supermarket giant.
Tesco, one of several UK supermarkets caught in the row, is facing a substantial la... |
| 15.07.2025 | Perforce Launches Breakthrough in Agentic AI That Ends the Era of Test Scripts | Perfecto AI, powered by Perforce Intelligence, delivers up to 70% efficiency gains with zero scripts, frameworks, or maintenance.
Perforce Software, the DevOps company for global teams seeking AI innovation at scale, launched a breakthrough... |
| 03.07.2025 | Supermarkets hit out at government plans to cut calories from Brits’ baskets | UK supermarket bosses have hit out at part of the government’s latest plans to reduce obesity in the UK, arguing that the strategy will up costs and won’t make any difference to public health.
The government plans to set a new standard for ... |
| 02.07.2025 | The Green Revolution: UK’s Bold Leap into Energy Transformation | The UK is on the brink of a monumental shift. The energy landscape is changing, and the stakes are high. Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, has given the green light to a staggering £24 billion investment aimed at upgrading the nation’s ener... |
| 01.07.2025 | Sunny spring boosts sales at Sainbury’s | Sainsbury’s has reported a boost in fresh food sales this spring despite growing competition in the UK’s supermarket sector.
The FTSE 100 company said that overall sales grew 4.9 per cent in the 16 weeks to June 21, ahead of the market.
Gro... |
| 25.06.2025 | Asda loses £600m amid major turnaround plan | Asda slumped back into the red after losing almost £600m in 2024 despite its total sales rising by more than £1bn, it has been revealed.
The Leeds-headquartered supermarket giant has posted a pre-tax loss of £599m for its latest financial y... |
| 24.06.2025 | Sunny spring boosts grocers as Brits buy 2,400 packs of strawberries every minute | The UK’s unusual burst of sun boosted purchases of fruit and ice lollies this spring, although food inflation continued to soar at the UK’s grocers.
Higher prices for fresh meats, chocolate and butters drove food inflation to 4.7 per cent, ... |
| 19.06.2025 | Morrisons boosts sales amid looming ‘trolley wars’ | Supermarket giant Morrisons has posted an increase in sales as it works to offload debt and compete in an ever-tougher sector.
Like-for-like sales rose 3.9 per cent in the second quarter of the year, while total sales grew 4.2 per cent to £... |
| 18.06.2025 | Steel and Sports: A New Era of Investment in the UK | In the world of business, fortunes can shift like sand. One moment, a self-made millionaire is selling his empire; the next, he’s diving into the steel industry. Simon Orange, co-owner of the Sale Sharks rugby team, has made headlines by ac... |
| 17.06.2025 | Sale Sharks tycoon Simon Orange buys steel giant | The co-owner of rugby union side Sale Sharks, Simon Orange, has bought the UK’s second-largest steel contractor just a few months after selling his investment business in a deal worth more than £1bn.
Self-made millionaire Orange, whose brot... |
| 13.06.2025 | David Lloyd: Padel and pickleball help chain make first profit in over a decade | The rising popularity of padel and pickleball has helped health club chain David Lloyd make a profit for the first time since being acquired by private equity giant TDR Capital.
The Hertfordshire-headquartered chain has reported a pre-tax p... |
| 12.06.2025 | Tesco's Resurgence: A Giant's Grip on the UK Grocery Market | Tesco is back. The supermarket titan has tightened its grip on the UK grocery market, reclaiming its crown with impressive sales figures and strategic maneuvers. The latest first-quarter results reveal a 5.9% increase in food sales and a 6.... |
| 12.06.2025 | Tesco's Triumph in a Price War: A Grocery Giant's Strategy for Survival | In the fierce arena of UK grocery retail, Tesco stands tall. The supermarket titan has carved out a significant market share amid a relentless price war. The latest trading statement reveals a 5.9% year-on-year increase in food sales. Fresh... |
| 12.06.2025 | Tesco: Supermarket giant widens market share amid price war | Supermarket juggernaut Tesco delivered an upbeat trading statement for the first three months of the year as the price war in the competitive UK grocery market rumbled on.
Food sales at the grocer were up 5.9 per cent year-on-year led by a ... |
| 12.06.2025 | Tesco is tightening its grip on the UK supermarket crown | Tesco has boosted market share again as it outperforms peers in the ever-more competitive UK grocery space.
In its first-quarter results this morning, the supermarket giant reported a 5.9 per cent uplift in food sales and a 6.2 per cent ris... |
| 11.06.2025 | Profit almost wiped out at Asda billionaire’s empire ahead of mega IPO | Profit at EG Group, the empire co-founded by a major investor in supermarket giant Asda, has almost been wiped out ahead of a planned $13bn float in New York.
The Blackburn-headquartered group was formed by brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa an... |
| 08.06.2025 | Tesco shareholders eye returns as ‘awful April’ bill hikes set to hit profit | Tesco shareholders will be watching closely for signs that it is managing to fend off competition as the supermarket price war heats up and “awful April” bill hikes eat into household income.
The UK’s biggest supermarket chain will unveil i... |
| 30.05.2025 | Tesco's Triumph: The New Era of Loyalty and Real Estate Dynamics in UK Supermarkets | In the bustling world of retail, loyalty programs are the lifeblood of customer engagement. Tesco's recent accolade at the 2025 International Loyalty Awards underscores this truth. The supermarket giant's Clubcard Challenges, powered by Eag... |
| 30.05.2025 | The Supermarket Shuffle: Navigating the UK Grocery Landscape | The UK grocery market is a battleground. On one side, discount giants like Aldi and Lidl are expanding rapidly. On the other, traditional players like Tesco and Sainsbury's are struggling to maintain their foothold. The landscape is shiftin... |
| 30.05.2025 | The Grocery Game: Navigating the Supermarket Landscape in 2025 | The grocery landscape in the UK is a battlefield. Price wars, loyalty programs, and market share shifts define the terrain. In this volatile environment, players like Aldi and Tesco are vying for dominance. But is there really a price war b... |
| 30.05.2025 | Tesco's Triumph: A New Era in Loyalty and Real Estate Dynamics | In the bustling world of retail, loyalty programs are the lifeblood of customer engagement. Tesco's recent success with its Clubcard Challenges is a shining example of how innovation can transform a mundane shopping experience into an engag... |
| 30.05.2025 | The Legal Quagmire of Surveillance and Oversight | In the age of technology, the law often lags behind innovation. This is especially true in the realm of surveillance and government oversight. Two recent incidents in the UK and the US highlight the urgent need for a robust legal framework ... |
| 29.05.2025 | Asda's Path to Recovery: A Retail Giant's Resurgence | Asda, one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains, is navigating a turbulent sea of competition and changing consumer preferences. The journey has been rocky, but recent signs suggest that the retailer is beginning to find its footing. Like ... |
| 29.05.2025 | Is Asda’s ambitious turnaround starting to bear fruit? | Asda has had a tumultuous year and a half.
Since January 2024, the supermarket giant has undergone numerous leadership changes, IT issues, and sales woes.
Its troubles began back in 2021, when it was bought in a debt-fuelled takeover by the... |
| 29.05.2025 | AI watchdog slams government over facial recognition rollout | An artificial intelligence (AI) search body has criticised the UK government for accelerating the deployment of facial recognition technology without first establishing a comprehensive legal framework.
The Ada Lovelace Institute has warned ... |
| 29.05.2025 | There is no UK supermarket price war, says Aldi boss | There is no UK supermarket price war, says Aldi boss
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| 29.05.2025 | UK supermarket Asda seeing 'green shoots' of recovery | UK supermarket Asda seeing 'green shoots' of recovery
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| 29.05.2025 | Asda ‘making good progress’ despite sales continuing to fall | The chairman of Asda has said the supermarket giant is “making good progress” despite its sales continuing to fall.
The Leeds-headquartered chain has reported a revenue – excluding fuel – of £5bn for the three months to 31 March, 2025, the ... |
| 29.05.2025 | Ada Lovelace Institute Condemns UK’s Facial Recognition Governance | The Ada Lovelace Institute, the independent AI and data research institute, has condemned the UK’s “fragmented and piecemeal” approach to governing facial recognition and other biometric technologies.
According to the research organisation’... |
| 28.05.2025 | Tesco's Clubcard Challenges, Powered by Eagle Eye, Wins "Best Global Loyalty Launch or Initiative" at the 2025 International Loyalty Awards | LONDON, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tesco's Clubcard Challenges, powered by Eagle Eye's Personalised Challenges solution, has been named the Best Global Loyalty Launch or Initiative at the 2025 International Loyalty Awards.
The award celeb... |
| 28.05.2025 | Grocery inflation jumps to highest level in more than a year | Grocery price inflation shot up to 4.1 per cent in May, driven by chocolate and suncare products in the hottest start to the month on record.
The rise follows a 3.8 per cent jump in April and a 1.8 per cent rise in March, according to Kanta... |
| 26.05.2025 | Competition intensifies to buy UK supermarket stores despite uncertainty | Real estate investors are increasingly competing to snap up UK supermarkets as a lack of new locations and slow planning processes weigh on developments.
Grocery properties are “proving to be one of the most resilient and attractive investm... |
| 20.05.2025 | High Streets at a Crossroads: The Retail Crisis and Its Political Fallout | The heart of many towns beats in its high street. Shops line the sidewalks, each one a lifeline for local jobs and community spirit. But this lifeblood is under siege. A retail lobby group warns that without urgent government action, high s... |
| 20.05.2025 | The Retail Crisis: A Call to Action for High Streets | The heart of a community beats in its high street. Shops, cafes, and local businesses create a vibrant tapestry of life. But this tapestry is fraying. The Retail Jobs Alliance (RJA) warns that the high street is on the brink of collapse. Jo... |
| 20.05.2025 | Starmer and Badenoch face off over EU deal | Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his EU ‘reset’ deal in the House of Commons amid criticism from opposition MPs that the pact unpicks Brexit and sells out the fishing industry.
Starmer told MPs that businesses’ reaction to the EU de... |
| 19.05.2025 | Government urged to prioritise high streets or risk losing seats to Reform | A retail lobby group has warned that job losses in the sector could overwhelmingly affect areas at risk of turning from Labour to Reform.
The Retail Jobs Alliance (RJA), made up big names like ASDA, Primark, Sainsbury’s and Tesco, found tha... |
| 15.05.2025 | City veteran Lord Rose ‘horrified’ by slow growth under Labour | Former M&S boss and current Asda co-chief executive Stuart Rose has hit out at Labour’s lack of strategy aimed at boosting the economy, claiming he has been “horrified” by the UK’s lacklustre performance despite Chancellor Reeves’ pledg... |
| 08.05.2025 | Tesco: CEO takes home bumper pay packet after profit jump | The CEO of Tesco took home more than £9m as sales and profit at the supermarket giant beat expectations.
Ken Murphy received a pay packet of £9.23m for the company’s latest financial year, down from the £10.24m he took home in the prior 12 ... |
| 28.04.2025 | Lidl eyes Mayfair and Chelsea stores amid £500m expansion | You could soon shop at a Lidl store in the swanky London districts of Mayfair and Chelsea as the low-cost supermarket plans dozens more store openings as part of a £500m expansion plan.
The German-owned business, which controls 7.8 per cent... |
| 17.04.2025 | Sainsbury’s warns on growth as trolley wars heat up | Sainsbury’s has said it expects no profit growth in the next year as competition in the grocery market intensifies.
The supermarket giant reported retail underlying operating profit of £1.036bn in the 52 weeks ended March 1, up 7.2 per cent... |
| 16.04.2025 | Whatsapp arrests and sieges on Quakers, Black Mirror is already here | Whatsapp chat arrests and sieges on Quaker meetings, it’s easy to feel like we’re already living in Black Mirror, writes Rebecca Vincent in today’s Notebook
Anyone would be forgiven for thinking some of the headlines in British newspapers i... |
| 10.04.2025 | Tesco's Trolley Wars: A Battle for Market Dominance | The grocery landscape in the UK is a battlefield. Tesco, the titan of supermarkets, has just reported profits that exceeded expectations. Yet, the victory feels hollow. The specter of “trolley wars” looms large, casting a shadow over future... |
| 10.04.2025 | Tesco: Supermarket giant’s profit beats City expectations but ‘trolley wars’ hit outlook | Supermarket giant Tesco has beaten profit expectations as it continues to speed ahead in the competitive UK grocery market, but it warned that high competition will affect profit next year.
Tesco shares slumped more than seven per cent in e... |
| 10.04.2025 | Tesco, M&S and Sainsbury’s shares drop amid wider FTSE 100 rally | The UK’s major listed supermarkets missed out on a post-crisis FTSE 100 bump this morning after Tesco’s full-year results stoked fears of ‘trolley wars’ in the sector.
The FTSE 100 index rose by more than six per cent as investors breathed ... |
