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‘It’s not inevitable’: Asda chair on how his turnaround will hold off Aldi threat

Allan Leighton on government help, talk of a reheated merger with Sainsbury’s – and the vital role of bananas

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

‘Smoky, rich and umami-filled’: the best supermarket veggie burgers, tasted and rated

Our resident food product tester gives supermarket veggie burgers a good grilling to find out which made him flip and which couldn’t take the heat

The Guardian - UK · May 30

Oil falls amid hopes for Trump peace deal backing

Brent crude for July delivery traded lower as the US president said he was making a ‘final’ decision on a peace deal with Iran.

Evening Standard · May 29

Asda strikes deal with Ocado to upgrade online shopping

The partnership comes amid a major turnaround plan at Asda led by executive chairman Allan Leighton.

Evening Standard · May 29

Lidl overtakes Morrisons as one of UK’s five biggest supermarkets

Tesco and Sainsbury’s continue to be the top two for British shoppers

The Independent UK · May 27

Call for food price caps ‘completely preposterous’, says M&S boss

Stuart Machin argues government should reduce tax and regulatory burden on supermarkets instead

The Guardian - UK · May 20

Marks and Spencer Group H2 Earnings Call Highlights

Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) reported higher annual group sales and said it expects profit growth to resume as management outlined plans to step up investment in stores, supply chain, digital systems and value. On an analyst call, CEO Stuart Machin said the year had been “a year of 2…

MarketBeat · May 20

‘Don’t be fooled by fancy packaging’: the best (and worst) supermarket shortbread, tasted and rated

Dunk, nibble or wolf them down: this classic biscuit is at its best when it’s just sugar, butter and flour, so be wary of those that stray from the rules

The Guardian - UK · May 16

Dates double in sales as consumers move away from ultra-processed snacks

Viral recipes and fibre awareness boost demand for sweet fruit amid shift towards healthier alternatives

The Guardian - UK · May 15

Ditch fabric softener and give jumpers a good steam: how to make your clothes last longer

From rinsing wool in a colander to deep cleaning your washing machine, here are 15 expert tips to help your clothes last and last

The Guardian - UK · May 13