Grocery inflation at highest level in 13 years
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The cost of groceries has sky rocketed at its fastest rate for 13 years, according to new figures.
According to Kantar, grocery price inflation reached 7% over the past month,…
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Independent convenience stores getting an unfair share of food-to-go growth
The food-to-go market has grown significantly less in the independent convenience store sector compared to across all channels, according to the latest research from Wholesale experts TWC.
Within the independent…
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93% of people in UK impacted by rising prices
Around 93% of people in the UK are impacted by higher prices when it comes to buying groceries, the latest research survey from Toluna has revealed.
As the cost of…
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Lidl offers up to £22,500 to shoppers who help locate sites for new stores
Lidl has called on the British public for support in identifying sites for new stores.
The discount retailer, which has invested £1.3 billion in its expansion in 2021 and 2022,…
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Shoppers flock to discount retailers as grocery inflation soars to 11-year high
Customers have flocked to discount retail stores as grocery inflation hits 5.9%, its highest level since December 2011.
According to the latest figures from Kantar, Aldi is the fastest-growing retailer…
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Lidl sets up own shipping line and charters ships
Lidl has taken shipping in its own hands and has chartered three panamax containerships and has also set up its own shipping line Tailwind Shipping to operate the vessels.
The…
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Aldi launches green technology to its delivery fleet
Aldi has introduced an all-electric refrigerated trailer as part of its efforts to reduce its carbon emissions.
The trailers convert kinetic energy from the wheels turning into power for the…
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Lidl renews partnership with Tough Mudder
Lidl has renewed its partnership with leading active lifestyle brand, Tough Mudder.
The deal will see the discounter continue to encourage an active lifestyle for kids around the UK by…
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Lidl named UK’s cheapest supermarket for the third month in a row
Lidl has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket for the third month in a row, consumer experts Which? has revealed.
The German discount retailer beat its rival Aldi, with a…
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Ready meal sales rise by 11.5%
Convenience trends have returned with an 11.5% uptick in ready meals that require little to no preparation as shoppers return to their post-pandemic lives.
While the peak of lockdown saw…
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While many businesses struggled to keep afloat during 2020’s lockdown rules, convenience stores – smaller, local shops...