Asda

Sainsbury's-Asda Deal Could Live With Upwards Of 132 Store Disposals: UBS

The proposed merger of Sainsbury's and rival supermarket operator Asda would be viable even if regulators forced the group to dispose of 132 or more stores...

UK Grocers, Restaurants Warn Of Major Disruption From No-Deal Brexit

Britain's food security could be threatened if it leaves the EU without a deal and suffers an abrupt hit to trade with the bloc, a lobby group representing...

CMA Ruling On Sainsbury's-Asda Merger Now Due At End Of April

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will now announce the findings of its investigation into the proposed Sainsbury's-Asda merger on 30 April, clos...

Premium

Premium Own-Brand Ranges Hit New Heights In UK Market: Kantar Worldpanel

Premium private label ranges increased sales by 3.7% across the UK's main supermarkets, in the 12-week period to 30 December, according to Kantar Worldpane...

M&S Names New Head Of Insight And Customer Loyalty

UK retailer Marks & Spencer has appointed Andrew Mann its new head of insight and customer loyalty, reports industry platform Retail Gazette....

M&S Set To Report Bleak Christmas, Supermarkets Face Slowdown

Britain's Marks & Spencer is expected to report another fall in underlying sales in both clothing and food in its Christmas quarter, while the majo...

UK Regulator Delays First Word On Sainsbury's-Asda Deal

Britain's competition regulator has delayed plans to publish its initial view on a probe into Sainsbury's proposed £7.3 billion takeover of rival Asd...

Sainsbury's, Asda CMA Request 'Like An Overworked Child Asking For A Homework Extension': Analyst

Sainsbury's and Asda's request to the Competition and Markets Authority for a 'review of the timetable' relating to their proposed merger has been describe...