Sainsbury’s and Morrisons ‘held talks this year’ on multibillion-pound merger Deal would have created a supermarket with a market share of 23.6%, still well behind Tesco’s 27.8% The Guardian - UK · 3h ago
Sainsbury's in merger talks with supermarket giant rival The last attempt at a merger on that scale saw Sainsbury's launch a £7 billion bid for Asda The Independent UK · 3h ago
Sainsbury’s and Morrisons ‘held talks over a possible merger’ The pair are not believed to be in active talks over any tie-up, but it reignites speculation over consolidation in the sector. Evening Standard · 4h ago
Lidl GB’s sales soar by over 10%, helped by price cuts and Deluxe range German-owned supermarket beats Morrisons to become fifth largest grocer in Great Britain The Guardian - UK · 8h ago
‘A hefty umami punch’: the best (and worst) supermarket light soy sauce, tasted and rated Which salty condiment nails that deep flavour profile, and which is saltier than the sea? Our resident taster tries 10 soy sauces straight from the bottle The Guardian - UK · Oct 3
‘Wonderful, full-fat indulgence’: the best (and worst) supermarket lemon cheesecake, tasted and rated We sift through the sweet and the sour of the creamy citrus dessert, but which ones are overloaded with additives and which are more generous with the juice? The Guardian - UK · Sep 26
Morrisons sales accelerate as turnaround strategy bears fruit The debt-laden retailer said it was boosted by hot weather and the World Cup over the latest quarter. Evening Standard · Sep 16
‘Wonderfully rich and nutty’: the best supermarket mature cheddar, tasted and rated These days, there’s a bewildering array of mature cheddar out there, but the good stuff can be hard to find. Which blocks have that tangy farmhouse flavour and which are better left on the supermarket shelf?• The best vegan cheese, tasted and rated The Guardian - UK · Sep 12
‘Pungent and mealy’: the best (and worst) supermarket tuna, tasted and rated From sustainable catch methods to the most pleasant texture and aroma, which tinned and jarred fish had our tester hooked and which left him reeling? The Guardian - UK · Sep 5
Asda issues urgent recall of handbags over ‘serious chemical risk’ to reproductive system Consumers have been urged to stop using the product immediately The Independent UK · Sep 2
Bank holiday supermarket opening hours for Aldi, Asda, Tesco and more Most supermarkets will be operating on reduced hours for the August bank holiday The Independent UK · Aug 29
‘Simple, creamy and crunchy’: the best (and worst) supermarket coleslaw, tasted and rated Too cloying, too sweet or just right? Our tester works through the shop shelves to find the best slaw for your next barbecue, picnic or packed lunch The Guardian - UK · Aug 29
‘They make life much easier’: AI-powered shopping trolleys go on trial in Lancashire Customers give their verdicts as a Morrisons store becomes first in UK to test trolleys that scan, weigh and tally costs The Guardian - UK · Aug 25
Post Office To Shut 52 Branches as Hundreds of Jobs and Local Services Face Cuts Fifty-two UK post offices are closing due to declining use and rising costs, affecting jobs and communities. Solutions like community hubs are proposed to mitigate the impact. International Business Times UK · Aug 24
Evening Standard · Aug 23 Morrisons commits to price pledge against top supermarket rivals The Bradford-based chain will be hoping its pricing strategy can help drive a recovery in its share of the UK grocery market.
The Independent UK · Aug 23 Morrisons vows ‘unbeatable prices’ across hundreds of popular items to beat supermarket rivals It comes two years after the supermarket first launched a price match against hundreds of Aldi and Lidl products
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Six in 10 are eating food past its use-by date to save money – how dangerous is it? IN FOCUS: With food prices still nearly 40 per cent higher than five years ago, millions of households are stretching what is left in the fridge beyond its safety date. Hannah Twiggs asks how much of a gamble it really is – and what it says about the price of…
The Independent UK · Aug 19 This high street bank will give you £100 in supermarket vouchers for opening new account Customers who open an Edge account with Santander can get a voucher to spend at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda or Waitrose – but there are some hoops to jump through first
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Child in critical condition after crash outside supermarket in Sunderland IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Schoolboy fighting for his life after being hit by car outside Morrisons He was struck by a car when crossing the road outside a Morrisons supermarket
The Independent UK · Aug 18 ‘Picky bits’ and alcohol sales help grocery price inflation plunge to lowest level in two years Of the major chains, Sainsbury’s was the strongest performer, with sales rising 3.5 per cent
International Business Times UK · Aug 17 Morrisons Crisis Deepens as Almost 5,000 Jobs Disappear While Supermarket's Debt Soars to £7.5bn Morrisons cut nearly 5,000 jobs and saw its debt rise to £7.5 billion, as it struggles with market share loss and financial pressures from a leveraged buyout.
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Morrisons cut thousands of jobs last year amid major turnaround strategy IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Morrisons debts rise despite cutting almost 5,000 jobs last year The retailer is in the process of a major turnaround programme under boss Rami Baitieh to reverse its fortunes after losing market share to rivals
Evening Standard · Aug 17 Almost 5,000 jobs cut at Morrisons amid turnaround efforts Accounts showed more than 4,200 store jobs were lost, while food manufacturing and distribution roles were also hit.