# supermarket (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover supermarket. Page: Feed: --- ## [Hundreds Of Pharmacies Considering Closing Due To Recent Increases In Business Rates](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/healthbeauty/hundreds-of-pharmacies-considering-closing-due-to-recent-increases-in-business-rates/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Hundreds of pharmacies are considering closing entirely due to the impact of recent increases to their business rates bills, new analysis by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has found. A survey of 420 pharmacies that have seen particularly sharp increases in their (more…) The post Hundreds Of Pharmacies Considering Closing Due To Recent Increases In Business Rates appeared first on KamCity… ## [Co-op Trade Briefing 2026 | 24 September | Manchester](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/convenience/co-op-trade-briefing-2026-24-september-manchester/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Hear directly from Co-op’s leadership team, including Chief Commercial Officer Imran Rasul, as they share the priorities and opportunities shaping the year ahead. New for 2026: live supplier Q&A sessions, growth-focused breakout sessions and dedicated networking opportunities with Co-op buyers, (more…) The post Co-op Trade Briefing 2026 | 24 September | Manchester appeared first on KamCity . ## [The Range, Wilko, And Homebase Launch Joint Shop-In-Shop Concept With Morrisons](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/general/the-range-wilko-and-homebase-launch-joint-shop-in-shop-concept-with-morrisons/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ CDS Superstores, the owner of The Range, Wilko, and Homebase, has opened a new multi-brand shop-in-shop concept through its partnership with Morrisons. The 800 sq. ft. home and garden hub at the supermarket’s Palmers Green store in North London is (more…) The post The Range, Wilko, And Homebase Launch Joint Shop-In-Shop Concept With Morrisons appeared first on KamCity . ## [Food And Drink Manufacturers Call On PM To Relieve Cost Pressures, As Sector Remains Downcast](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/manufacturers/food-and-drink-manufacturers-call-on-pm-to-relieve-cost-pressures-as-sector-remains-downcast/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Food and drink manufacturers have set out how the Prime Minister can ease mounting pressure on the industry, as 88% of businesses report that business conditions have deteriorated since Labour came to power. The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest (more…) The post Food And Drink Manufacturers Call On PM To Relieve Cost Pressures, As Sector Remains Downcast appeared first on KamCity . ## [Home-Prepared Food Replacing On-The-Go Purchases As Shoppers Build New Convenience Routines](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/convenience/home-prepared-food-replacing-on-the-go-purchases-as-shoppers-build-new-convenience-routines/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Consumers are increasingly preparing food and drink at home for on-the-go occasions rather than making purchases while out and about, helping retailers capture spending that may previously have gone to food-to-go operators. The findings from IGD reveal a significant shift (more…) The post Home-Prepared Food Replacing On-The-Go Purchases As Shoppers Build New Convenience Routines appeared first on… ## [Retail Sales Fall For The First Time In Three Months](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/general/retail-sales-fall-for-the-first-time-in-three-months/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ UK retail sales volumes fell back in July after a strong early-summer performance, as spending on clothing, household goods and online purchases weakened following an unusually buoyant June. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) nevertheless point (more…) The post Retail Sales Fall For The First Time In Three Months appeared first on KamCity . ## [Sales Growth Slows Walmart Amid Growing Consumer Caution](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/international/americas/sales-growth-slows-walmart-amid-growing-consumer-caution/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Walmart’s second-quarter results showed a business still delivering solid top-line growth and strong digital momentum, but with a clear slowdown in its core US comparable sales and a more cautious near-term outlook. The underlying picture for the retail giant was (more…) The post Sales Growth Slows Walmart Amid Growing Consumer Caution appeared first on KamCity . ## [Coty Beats Revenue Expectations But Margin Pressure Clouds Outlook](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/manufacturers/coty-beats-revenue-expectations-but-margin-pressure-clouds-outlook/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Coty ended its financial year with a stronger fourth-quarter sales performance, but the results underlined the pressure on margins and profitability as the beauty group enters what management has described as a “transition year”. In the three months to 30th (more…) The post Coty Beats Revenue Expectations But Margin Pressure Clouds Outlook appeared first on KamCity . ## [M&S Expands Heathrow Store](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/supermarkets/ms-expands-heathrow-store/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Marks & Spencer has opened its expanded airside Food store in Heathrow Terminal 5, as part of its strategy to grow in new destinations. The new store is almost double the size of the pilot outlet, which opened last summer, (more…) The post M&S Expands Heathrow Store appeared first on KamCity . ## [Philip Morris Appoints New Senior Director Of Smoke-Free Products For UK & Ireland](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/manufacturers/philip-morris-appoints-new-senior-director-of-smoke-free-products-for-uk-ireland/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Philip Morris Limited (PML), the affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI) in the UK and Ireland, has appointed Bahar Demirci as Senior Director of Smoke-Free Products. She will oversee the group’s portfolios of smoke-free products in the UK and Irish (more…) The post Philip Morris Appoints New Senior Director Of Smoke-Free Products For UK & Ireland appeared first on KamCity . ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3xKdS1O8Hw5f) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Waitrose partners with National Geographic on regenerative farming series](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/21/waitrose-partners-with-national-geographic-on-regenerative-farming-series/) _2026-08-21 · Kieran Howells · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ Waitrose has partnered with National Geographic CreativeWorks to launch a two-part YouTube series highlighting regenerative farming and the retailer’s work at its Leckford Estate. Filmed at the Waitrose-owned farm in… ## [Morrisons launches Proper Jobs: Fresh Start programme with 1000 new apprenticeships](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/21/morrisons-launches-proper-jobs-programme/) _2026-08-21 · Katie Searles · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ Morrisons has announced a new fully-funded apprenticeship qualification and leadership training programme to give young people the opportunity to build long-term careers in retail management and leadership. To supporting the… ## [Co-op launches 1p chocolate deal for new Just Eat customers](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/21/co-op-launches-1p-chocolate-deal-for-new-just-eat-customers/) _2026-08-21 · Kieran Howells · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ Co-op has launched a limited-time 1p chocolate promotion for new customers ordering groceries through Just Eat this weekend. Running from Friday 21 August until Sunday 23 August, the offer allows… ## [Retail sales fell in July despite food and drinks boost](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/21/retail-sales-fell-in-july-despite-food-and-drinks-boost/) _2026-08-21 · Katie Searles · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ UK retail sales fell 0.5 per cent in July as the prolonged heatwave and an earlier start to summer promotions impacted fashion and non-food spending. The drop followed a revised… ## [Food manufacturers urge Burnham to cut costs](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/21/food-manufacturers-urge-burnham-to-cut-costs/) _2026-08-21 · Kieran Howells · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ Food and drink manufacturers are calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to curb labour and energy costs as confidence across the sector remains firmly negative. The Food and Drink Federation’s… ## [Co-op and CMN are official sponsors of Special Olympics GB National Summer Games](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/21/co-op-sponsors-special-olympics/) _2026-08-21 · Katie Searles · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ Co-op and its retail media business, Co-op Media Network (CMN), are joining Coca-Cola to sponsor the Special Olympics Great Britain (GB) National Summer Games 2026. Special Olympics GB uses sport… ## [Asda brings back the Puffin as supermarkets put own brands in the spotlight](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/20/supermarket-own-brands/) _2026-08-20 · Katie Searles · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ As shoppers become more willing to swap big-name brands for supermarket alternatives, grocers are leaning into own brands as a driver of loyalty, value and weekly-shop relevance. Asda’s decision to… ## [Tesco groceries and Clubcard points now available nationwide on Uber Eats](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/20/tesco-on-uber-eats/) _2026-08-20 · Katie Searles · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ Tesco’s partnership with Uber Eats has gone live across the country, with shoppers not only able to order groceries on-demand but also benefit from hundreds of Clubcard Prices and earn… ## [Poundland Hails Progress With Recovery As It Prepares To Open First New Store In Two Years](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/discounters/poundland-hails-progress-with-recovery-as-it-prepares-to-open-first-new-store-in-two-years/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Amid reports that the business is being put up for sale again, Poundland has revealed it is set to open its first new store in two years and begin rolling out new general merchandise ranges. The opening on the 29th (more…) The post Poundland Hails Progress With Recovery As It Prepares To Open First New Store In Two Years appeared first on KamCity . ## [Advisor Picked For Auction Of Poundland](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/discounters/advisor-picked-for-auction-of-poundland/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Days after it was revealed that Gordon Brothers was exploring a sale of Poundland just over a year after buying the troubled discounter for €1 from Pepco Group, the investment firm has picked advisers to run an auction of the (more…) The post Advisor Picked For Auction Of Poundland appeared first on KamCity . ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dE26DXSSE8MX) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [Ocado Confirms Name Of New European Partner](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/ecommerce/ocado-confirms-name-of-new-european-partner/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Ocado Group has confirmed that Danish online grocer nemlig is the previously unnamed European retailer announced as its latest partner last month. The deal will see the British technology firm support the development and growth of nemlig.com in Denmark, including (more…) The post Ocado Confirms Name Of New European Partner appeared first on KamCity . ## [Estée Lauder’s Turnaround Strategy Delivering Results](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/international/americas/estee-lauders-turnaround-strategy-delivering-results/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Estée Lauder has reported a stronger-than-expected end to its 2026 financial year, with fourth-quarter sales and earnings beating market expectations and management signalling greater confidence that its multi-year turnaround is beginning to take hold. The beauty products group reported net (more…) The post Estée Lauder’s Turnaround Strategy Delivering Results appeared first on KamCity . ## [BRC Calls For Budget That Backs Retail After Improvement In Consumer Confidence](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/general/brc-calls-for-budget-that-backs-retail-after-improvement-in-consumer-confidence/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Consumer confidence has risen to its highest levels since the start of the Iran conflict, with early moves by Prime Minister Andy Burnham to tackle the cost-of-living crisis said to have helped. The latest BRC-Opinium sentiment tracker shows that consumer (more…) The post BRC Calls For Budget That Backs Retail After Improvement In Consumer Confidence appeared first on KamCity . ## [Carrefour Re-Enters India](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/international/africa-asia-aus/carrefour-re-enters-india/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ French supermarket giant Carrefour has returned to the Indian market with the opening of an outlet in Greater Noida, close to New Delhi. Covering more than 50,000 sq. ft., the grocery store has been developed around the shopping preferences and (more…) The post Carrefour Re-Enters India appeared first on KamCity . ## [CMA Clears Danone’s Acquisition Of Huel](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/manufacturers/cma-clears-danones-acquisition-of-huel/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given France’s Danone the green light for its €1bn takeover of British meal replacement brand Huel. The deal, announced in March, is part of Danone’s push to capitalise on the trend for functional (more…) The post CMA Clears Danone’s Acquisition Of Huel appeared first on KamCity . ## [Robert Dyas Offering On-Demand Deliveries After Tie-Up With Deliveroo](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/general/robert-dyas-offering-on-demand-deliveries-after-tie-up-with-deliveroo/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Variety chain Robert Dyas has launched on the Deliveroo platform, marking its first move into rapid on-demand delivery. Shoppers can order from around 6,000 Robert Dyas products across homeware, electricals, DIY, garden and small appliances, with nearly all of the (more…) The post Robert Dyas Offering On-Demand Deliveries After Tie-Up With Deliveroo appeared first on KamCity . ## [Parfetts Relaunches First Go Local Site](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/wholesalers/parfetts-relaunches-first-go-local-site/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Parfetts has relaunched its original Go Local Extra store, as part of the wholesaler’s investment plan for its retail network. The Spring Gardens Go Local Extra store in Elland, Halifax, was the birthplace of the Go Local symbol group in (more…) The post Parfetts Relaunches First Go Local Site appeared first on KamCity . ## [Greggs brings back Steak & Stilton as part of autumn menu overhaul](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/20/greggs-brings-back-steak-stilton-as-part-of-autumn-menu-overhaul/) _2026-08-20 · Kieran Howells · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ Greggs is bringing back its much-requested Steak & Stilton flavour as part of a major autumn menu update launching nationwide on 3 September. The food-to-go operator said the new Steak… ## [Tesco relaunches Fred & Flo baby range with new products and upgraded essentials](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/20/tesco-relaunches-fred-flo-baby-range-with-new-products-and-upgraded-essentials/) _2026-08-20 · Kieran Howells · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ Tesco has relaunched its Fred & Flo baby and toddler brand, introducing a refreshed look alongside a raft of new and improved products spanning baby food, nappies, wipes, toiletries and… ## [M&S eyes shopping-list status with pet food push](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/20/ms-eyes-shopping-list-status-with-pet-food-push/) _2026-08-20 · Katie Searles · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ Marks & Spencer is launching a new own-brand pet food range, as it continues to work towards becoming a true shopping list retailer. Its entry into the pet food market… ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5XzGREsbGNsi) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Shopper confidence rises as grocery spending outlook improves](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/20/shopper-confidence-rises-as-grocery-spending-outlook-improves/) _2026-08-20 · Kieran Howells · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ UK shopper confidence strengthened in August, with shoppers signalling greater willingness to spend as pressure on household finances showed signs of easing. The latest BRC-Opinium Consumer Sentiment Monitor found expectations… ## [Parfetts relaunches original Go Local Extra store in Halifax](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/20/parfetts-relaunches-original-go-local-extra-store-in-halifax/) _2026-08-20 · Kieran Howells · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ Parfetts has relaunched its original Go Local Extra store in Elland, Halifax, following a major refurbishment of the site where the symbol group first launched in 2012. The Spring Gardens… ## [Maggi expands instant noodle range with new ramen line](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/20/maggi-expands-instant-noodle-range-with-new-ramen-line/) _2026-08-20 · Kieran Howells · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ Maggi has expanded its instant noodle portfolio with the launch of a new three-strong ramen range, as the Nestlé-owned brand looks to tap into demand for bolder Asian-inspired flavours. The… ## [Tesco Relaunches Fred & Flo Baby And Toddler Range](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/products-promotions/tesco-relaunches-fred-flo-baby-and-toddler-range/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Tesco is relaunching its own-brand Fred & Flo baby and toddler range with a new look, more than half the range featuring new or improved products, and all own-brand baby food now brought together under the Fred & Flo brand. (more…) The post Tesco Relaunches Fred & Flo Baby And Toddler Range appeared first on KamCity . ## [Charles Leclerc challenges chess grandmaster to new game to celebrate his debut whisky](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/19/charles-leclerc-chivas-regal/) _2026-08-19 · Hayley Guest · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ As part of his ambassadorship with Chivas Regal, F1 star Charles Leclerc will be competing against chess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura in a game of SE!ZE, a chess inspired game that… ## [Cadbury extends Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham partnerships to 2030](https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/08/19/cadbury-extends-arsenal-liverpool-and-tottenham-partnerships-to-2030/) _2026-08-19 · Kieran Howells · Grocery Gazette – Latest Grocery Industry News_ Cadbury has extended its partnerships with Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur for another four years, taking its relationship with each Premier League club to a decade. The Mondelez-owned chocolate brand…