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A former Sainsbury’s chairman is bringing his “knowledge of the retail industry” to a company that wants to do away with checkouts. David Tyler, who headed the grocer from 2009…

Morrisons has opened the doors to its new Kirby store, the first supermarket to open in the town in over 40 years.

Morrisons unveils Kirby supermarket

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October 25, 2021

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Morrisons has opened the doors to its new Kirby store, the first supermarket to open in the town in over 40 years. According to the Big 4 grocer, the location…

The value of retail merger and acquisitions (M&A) has skyrocketed thanks to the takeovers of Morrisons and Asda

Morrisons and Asda deals fuel £17 billion M&A boom

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October 25, 2021

The value of retail merger and acquisitions (M&A) has skyrocketed thanks to the takeovers of Asda and Morrisons. Analysis by law firm RPC showed deals were worth £17 billion in…

Kellogg’s expands non-HFSS range with three new products

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October 21, 2021

Kellogg’s has expanded its high fibre wheats cereal range with the launch of three brand-new variants, including apricot, plain and blueberry. As part of its 10-year plan to improve its…

‘Plucking the goose’: What could the Autumn Budget mean for grocers?

October 20, 2021

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The Autumn Budget isn’t normally a time for major policy announcements. On the other hand, as Britain recovers from the havoc of Covid-19, the economy hasn’t been normal for a…

The £7 billion takeover of Morrisons by private equity giant Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has been given the go-ahead by shareholders.

Morrisons’ £7bn private equity takeover approved by shareholders

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October 20, 2021

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The £7 billion takeover of Morrisons by private equity giant Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has been given the go-ahead by shareholders. The Big 4 grocer agreed the deal at…

Deliveroo revealed sales continued to grow in the last three months despite the end of Covid-19 restrictions meaning diners could eat at restaurants again.

Deliveroo Q3 gross transaction value up 56%

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October 20, 2021

Deliveroo revealed sales continued to grow in the last three months despite the end of Covid-19 restrictions meaning diners could eat at restaurants again. The food delivery platform said gross…

Asda sees highest weekly price jump of supermarkets

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October 19, 2021

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Asda is “still the reigning champion” of cheap grocers despite prices soaring 6.3 per cent in the space of a week. Consumer website alertr said the leap, in early September,…

Morrisons workers win key legal battle in equal pay fight

Morrisons shareholders to vote today on £7 billion takeover

Finance Supermarkets

October 19, 2021

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Morrisons shareholders are today expected to vote to sell off the 122-year-old supermarket to a US private equity giant for £7 billion. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) won a four-month…

Asda has announced it is to recruit 15,000 people to help with the busy Christmas period.

Asda launches Christmas recruitment drive

Supermarkets

October 19, 2021