Author: Scott Dylan

Aldi has been recognised as the UK’s most affordable supermarket for the fourteenth consecutive month, maintaining its commitment to low prices.Which? reports Aldi’s grocery basket costs £71.22, £1.38 less than Lidl.Asda and Tesco follow with slightly higher costs, priced at £78.65 and £79.59 respectively.Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Ocado exceed £80 for a standard grocery basket.Waitrose remains the priciest option at £87.24.Aldi continues to reign as the most cost-effective supermarket in the UK, marking its fourteenth month at the top according to consumer watchdog, Which?. With a basket of groceries priced at £71.22, Aldi manages to save its customers on average over…

Asda is pioneering fuel pricing transparency by displaying daily rates online.The initiative is a response to MP scrutiny and aims to address inflated prices.Motorists can now access daily fuel rates and vital station details before visiting.Asda plans to enhance this service by introducing real-time pricing updates soon.The move aligns with a wider call for improved fuel price transparency across supermarkets.In a significant step towards transparency, Asda has become the first supermarket to post its local fuel prices online. Responding to scrutiny from Members of Parliament over soaring prices, this initiative is designed to give consumers the ability to view petrol…

In a landmark development, Asda could be liable for a £1.2 billion payout due to an equal pay case, with significant implications for the retail sector.An email leaked to ITV News suggests nearly 55,000 shopfloor workers are underpaid compared to distribution colleagues.Evidence indicates male distribution workers earn up to £3 more per hour than female shopfloor staff.The case highlights gender-based pay disparities within Asda’s workforce.This legal battle could reshape pay structures across the supermarket industry.An email leaked to ITV News has shed light on a potentially groundbreaking equal pay case confronting Asda, one of the UK’s prominent supermarket chains. At…

Co-op’s MD challenges claims linking profiteering to rising shoplifting.The conglomerate has faced nearly 1,000 crime incidents daily in 2023.Comments defending shoplifting as a non-crime face strong rebuttal.Security measures, like locking baby formula, are in response to organised crime.Calls for police intervention as stricter laws are anticipated in a new bill.Co-op’s Managing Director, Matt Hood, has addressed claims that profiteering is being used as a justification for escalating shoplifting incidents. With the convenience retailer experiencing over 175,000 recorded cases of crime, shoplifting, and antisocial behaviour in the first half of 2023 alone, Hood’s comments follow public concern suggesting supermarkets might be…

Too Good To Go urges reconsideration of voluntary food waste reporting.80% of consultation respondents support mandatory reporting.Government cites costs as a reason against mandatory disclosures.Delay threatens UK’s environmental and net-zero goals.Mandatory reporting seen as crucial for collaboration and efficiency.The call for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to revisit its stance on voluntary food waste reporting is gaining momentum. Too Good To Go, a prominent advocate against food waste, is leading the charge, highlighting the potential consequences of the decision to delay mandatory disclosures until the end of 2026.A significant majority, 80%, of consultation respondents expressed their…

Asda is enhancing its popular Asda Rewards loyalty app to assist customers preparing for the festive season’s financial demands.The app now includes a ‘Christmas Saver Cashpot’ feature, allowing users to save up to £300 specifically for Christmas spending.Utilising the Cashpot grants a one-off cash bonus, depending on the savings amount, disbursed between 20 and 24 November 2023.Customers can convert their Cashpot into vouchers for use in-store or online from 24 November to 31 December 2023.Over five million active users have already benefitted from over £198 million returned on their shopping via the Asda Rewards app.Asda is taking proactive steps to…

Greggs has seen a significant increase in its financial performance, showcasing robust growth.The company’s pre-tax profit for the first half of the year rose to £80m, up from £55.8m in the same period last year.Sales have surged by 21.5% to a total of £844m, with like-for-like sales increasing by 16%.Despite economic uncertainties, Greggs remains committed to its expansion strategy with the opening of new shops.Chief Executive Roisin Currie highlights the brand’s focus on value and market expansion.Greggs has demonstrated strong financial performance during the first half of the year, exhibiting a notable increase in both profits and sales. The company…

The Co-op is facing unprecedented levels of retail crime, prompting a call to action.Co-op’s managing director emphasises the urgency of police intervention in the escalating situation.Retail crime has surged by 35% this year, with incidents reaching nearly 1,000 daily.There is a significant rise in violence against store workers, marking a concerning trend.Substantial investments in safety by Co-op require complementary police efforts to be effective.The Co-op is grappling with an alarming increase in retail crime, urging immediate intervention from law enforcement. As managing director Matt Hood points out, the frequency and severity of incidents have reached unprecedented levels, necessitating a cohesive…

A variety of new products have hit the shelves from leading FMCG brands.Heinz introduces its new Culinary Tomatoes range, available at Asda.Tesco unveils two premium ice cream flavours for National Ice Cream Day.Nescafé presents a dessert-inspired coffee collection with unique flavours.Mars expands its Galaxy brand with a new Smooth Mint chocolate bar.Loyd Grossman debuts two new non-HFSS stir-in sauces at Morrisons.Heinz has taken a significant step in the culinary market by launching a versatile range of tomatoes, aimed at enhancing cooking experiences. The Culinary Tomatoes range includes chopped and peeled tomatoes, as well as pizza sauce and tomato purée. Additionally,…

Understanding and enhancing resilience at work is crucial for managing stress effectively.Resilient individuals adapt to workplace changes and challenges with ease.Creating personal boundaries is a key step in building resilience.Listening to your body can provide vital signals to manage stress.Breathing exercises can help reconnect your mind and body for better decision-making.Resilience in the workplace is an essential skill that enables individuals to maintain their well-being amidst organisational changes and challenging projects. In an ever-evolving work environment, being resilient allows one to effectively adapt and respond to various stressors, ensuring a smoother navigation of demanding situations.One of the fundamental aspects of…