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WBA Appoints Anthony Hemmerdinger As Managing Director Of Boots UK And Ireland

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has appointed Anthony Hemmerdinger as managing director of Boots UK and Ireland, effective 4 November 2024.

UK Grocery Inflation Returns To Downward Trend, Says Kantar

UK grocery inflation edged lower this month, data from market researcher Kantar showed, after rising for the first time in 18 months in last month's report...

Gen Z Will Demand FMCG Brands To Take Action On Sustainability

The emergence of Gen Z means that the FMCG sector can’t afford to brush sustainability concerns under the carpet.

Sunshine Boost UK Supermarket Spending But Asda Struggles, Says NIQ

Warm weather and household buying ahead of summer holidays accelerated sales growth at UK supermarkets in August, although No. 3 player Asda continued to s...

UK Households Prioritise Savings As Disposable Income Grows

UK households are prioritising savings over spending with disposable increasing 14% year on year in the second quarter and consumption down 0.3%.

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Aldi Poised To Displace Asda As UK's Third Largest Grocer Within Five Years

Discounter Aldi is on track to displace Asda as the UK's third largest grocer within the next five years, according to GlobalData.

Discounter Aldi UK Axes Click-And-Collect Service

Aldi UK is to end its click-and-collect service that was introduced at the height of the pandemic, the company said.

Tesco Has Gained Share Every Month For The Past Year, Says Kantar

Tesco has gained market share in the UK every month since August 2023, with the retailer now holding 27.6% of the British grocery market, new data from Kan...