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Asda v Morrisons: Who’s winning the race to recovery?

Retail Gazette

Morrisons narrowly avoided being overtaken in the grocery league tables for the second time in three years earlier this month, with rival Lidl following closely behind as it picks up the pace of its expansion plans and competitive value offer to become the UK’s fifth largest grocer. Revenue, excluding fuel, fell 5.9%

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What does Barry Williams’ return mean for Poundland?

Retail Gazette

Williams stepped back from the helm of the value retailer in September 2023, when Pepco moved him across to head up and the group’s European sister chain. Williams’s return has been well received thanks to his proven track record of transforming the business during his time as managing director between 2017 and 2023.

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What does Barry Williams’ return mean for Poundland?

Retail Gazette

Williams stepped back from the helm of the value retailer in September 2023, when Pepco moved him across to head up and turnaround the group’s European sister chain. ” Williams had previously transformed the discount chain business during his time as managing director between 2017 and 2023.

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Tesco to axe 400 jobs ahead of Budget tax hikes

Retail Gazette

Tesco is set to cut 400 jobs across its stores and head office management as it looks to simplify the business ahead of tax hikes in April. The cuts impact several head office management roles, management in Tesco Mobile phone shops and staff at its in-store bakeries, where it plans to move away from scratch baking.

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M&S trials discounted prices for Sparks members

Retail Gazette

// M&S is testing Sparks Prices across 50 stores in South Wales, the North East and West Midlands // Shoppers can save up to £2 on select ‘Dine In’ meals and certain bottles of Prosecco M&S has become the latest grocer to introduce exclusive pricing for members of its loyalty scheme.

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Will Aldi leapfrog Asda as the UK’s third biggest supermarket?

Retail Gazette

The chain’s value offer and rapidly expanding store network in recent years saw it overtake Morrisons to become the UK’s fourth largest supermarket in 2022. Retail Gazette examines how likely this is to happen by comparing the strengths and weaknesses of the rival grocers. Which grocer offers better value?

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Best of 2024: Will Aldi leapfrog Asda as the UK’s third biggest supermarket?

Retail Gazette

The chain’s value offer and rapidly expanding store network in recent years saw it overtake Morrisons to become the UK’s fourth largest supermarket in 2022. Retail Gazette examines how likely this is to happen by comparing the strengths and weaknesses of the rival grocers. Which grocer offers better value?