Aldi’s move into Big Four shows power of discounting, inflation
Although Aldi’s rise into the Big Four of UK supermarkets ahead of Morrisons was not a surprise given its surge in the past two years, it nonetheless showed the power of discount chains in a budget-crunched sector for consumers. With inflation soaring to 12.4%, Aldi pulled down a 9.3% share to leap ahead of Morrisons […]
Shopping at Aldi is still the least expensive in the UK and £25 cheaper than this retailer
How much less expensive is a shop at discounters Aldi and Lidl than their retail rivals in the UK grocery market? A lot. According to another round of data from Which?, the two led the way again on the cheapest shop amongst all supermarket chains in the UK, which the average shop costing £74.23 and […]
Inflation, prices and profits: It’s a slippery slope
As we move forward in these inflationary times, the pressure increases on prices and, ultimately, sales and profits. Because of these pressures, upper management demands for increased sales and profits are reaching crisis levels. These financial measures become the total focus for upper management (especially those who are publicly held) and command the utmost attention […]
M&S survey shows Brits’ top priority this summer is to live, eat healthy
How are families planning to spend their summer in the UK? More than half of those who were surveyed as part of the M&S Family Matters Index said they are prioritizing eating more healthy foods and looking to exercise more. Many are looking to take trips to the country to improve their mental health or […]
Tesco’s sales fall 1.5% as inflation impacts consumer behaviour
Spending might be rising in Tesco’s smaller stores, but it is down slightly in supermarkets and more significantly online in signs that inflation is taking its toll on weary UK consumers. Overall, Tesco reported that sales overall fell by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2022 with the consumer pinch growing as they seek out […]
Sainsbury’s determined to keep prices low, but inflation and Ukraine are clear obstacles
In its annual release of data to shareholders, colleagues and customers, Sainsbury’s accentuated many of the positives from the past year – its strong grocery sales (although flat compared with 2020-21), its push to be more sustainable, and its comparative value in a crowded market. However, the future looks very much uncertain for the retailer […]
How high inflation might impact table grape markets
The high rate of inflation has become a major talking point over the last few months, with the prices of goods and services rising rapidly in major global economies. The Grape Reporter spoke with two experts from the US and the UK to get their views on how this could impact table grape sales in […]
