‘A world-class producer’: English wines toast record gold medal haul England wins highest percentage per entry at International Wine Challenge, with Kent the country’s best region The Guardian - UK · May 20
Asda launches Britain’s cheapest ‘premium’ meal deal New range was rolled out at stores across the country The Independent UK · May 19
Which supermarkets are cheapest for branded foods? New survey reveals some surprising results Waitrose shoppers can still fill their trollies with bargain prices on a number of goods Evening Standard · May 18
‘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
UK’s cheapest supermarket for branded groceries holds top spot again IN FULL The Independent UK · May 15
Cheapest supermarket for branded items revealed Which? looked at 240 branded items. Evening Standard · May 14
The cheapest UK supermarket for branded groceries revealed – and it’s not Tesco or Sainsbury’s Britain’s two biggest supermarkets were found to be expensive than Waitrose for shoppers without a loyalty card The Independent UK · May 14
8 best supermarket cheddars, taste-tested for tang and creaminess I was surprised by the range of tastes and textures hailing from the supermarket aisles The Independent UK · May 13
How I Shop with Kim Cattrall: ‘If it’s necessary to wear underwear, I like luxury’ Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food, and the basic they scrimp on? The actor talks well-brewed tea, never lending books, and the joy of dining at home with the Filter The Guardian - UK · May 5
Multiple Women Sexually Assaulted On Sainsbury's Escalator,19-Year-Old Arrested A 19-year-old man has been arrested for alleged sexual assaults at a Sainsbury's in Rustington. Sussex Police are investigating multiple reports from women assaulted on the store's escalator International Business Times UK · May 5
AI facial recognition oversight lagging far behind technology, watchdogs warn Exclusive: Biometrics commissioners say face-scanning not as effective as claimed and new laws needed to regulate use The Guardian - UK · May 3
Guilty until proven innocent: shoppers falsely identified by facial recognition system struggle to clear their names People shamed and ordered to leave shops after being misidentified then ‘given no help’ to investigate verdicts The Guardian - UK · May 3
8 best supermarket dark chocolates, taste-tested The health benefits of dark chocolate are one reason many of us turn to it The Independent UK · May 1
‘A cherry-cola colour and funky, acidic aroma’: the best supermarket balsamic vinegars, tasted and rated Our resident product tester sips and puckers his way through a range of high-street balsamic vinegars The Guardian - UK · Apr 25
Bored Panda · Apr 24 The British Create The Funniest Memes And Here Are 39 This Facebook Group Had To Offer Waitrose is a British supermarket chain where posh folks can find things like a harpist in the wine section, a curious red banana, and people who say, "Don't we already have a wine thermometer, dear?" The "Overheard in Waitrose" meme page lightheartedly pokes fun at the things rich British folks…
The Independent UK · Apr 24 I’m a wine expert and this £8 rose beats more expensive bottles The list includes a ‘rosé that overdelivers for the price’
Evening Standard · Apr 24 M&S chairman blames self-service checkouts for rise in shoplifting Archie Norman said self-service checkouts had broken the ‘human link’ between retailers and shoppers.
Evening Standard · Apr 23 Sainsbury’s and WH Smith among latest firms facing Iran war impact On Thursday, Sainsbury’s warned that the war would ‘impact both our customers and our business’.
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Sainsbury’s says Iran war ‘will impact our customers and our business’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Sainsbury’s echoes Tesco warning over impact of Iran conflict on shoppers Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts echoed the cautious message delivered last week by its largest rival, Tesco
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23 Sainsbury’s boss urges government to help ease rising energy costs for food producers Simon Roberts says support for bills on back of Iran war should include ‘food growing, manufacturing and retailing’
Evening Standard · Apr 23 Sainsbury’s says Iran war to hit its shoppers and business Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts said shoppers have become ‘even more focused on the cost of living’ since the conflict started.
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Plastic production ‘out of control’ as UK households throw away 1.6bn pieces every week Burning plastic can contribute to air pollution and climate change, while waste incinerators often tend to be near more deprived communities, further driving health inequality
International Business Times UK · Apr 21 £3.20 vs £1.80: Sainsbury's Threatens 'Egg-Swappers' With Police Action as Premium Eggs Are Swapped for Cheaper Ones Sainsbury's warns customers against swapping premium eggs for cheaper ones, threatening police action amid rising shoplifting incidents. The move highlights growing retail theft concerns in the UK
Woman & Home · Apr 17 The 10 under-£5 buys our beauty team use day-to-day - and restock (even when they're not on sale) From our shampoos and bubble baths to our favourite brow pencils, these are the cheap and cheerful beauty buys we never feel guilty restocking.