Grocery Gazette

Grocery Gazette is a free, independent online news platform dedicated to delivering the latest and most significant updates in the grocery sector. Established in 2021, it is a member of the Retail Gazette group, recognized as the UK's leading source for retail news. The publication emphasizes current trends and changes within the fast-paced grocery industry, reporting on a variety of topics, including supermarket updates, discount retailers, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and new product releases. It also provides insights into the behind-the-scenes activities of major supermarket chains.

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Unilever acquires men's personal care brand Dr Squatch

4 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Abigail Thakadu

Unilever has acquired men’s personal care brand Dr Squatch from Summit Partners, as a move to strengthen its portfolio of high-end personal care and beauty products. The acquisition was made for an undisclosed sum and is expected to be complete in the latter half of the year. Dr Squatch was founded as a direct to consumer (DTC) brand in 2013. It offers a range of personal care products, including soaps, body washes, deodorants, hair care, skin care and other men’s grooming products.
Warmer summer weather leads to lower retail footfall

5 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Abigail Thakadu

Warmer temperatures led to lower retail footfall over last weekend as shoppers shifted towards coastal areas and outdoor spaces amid the heatwave according to data from MRI Software. Footfall in retail parks and shopping centres went down by 1.3% and 1.5% respectively due to increased temperatures and changing weather across the UK in the last week.
Household spending down for fifth consecutive month

5 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Abigail Thakadu

UK households are slowing down their spending amid the cost-of-living crisis. May marks the fifth consecutive month of decreased spending power growth, according to figures from the Asda Income Tracker. In May, overall discretionary income increased year-on-year by 3.5% to £9.19 per week, marking the third consecutive month of annual growth remaining below double digits. However, discretionary income dropped by 4.5% month-on-month from April.
Sainsbury’s sales boosted by summer weather

5 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Abigail Thakadu

Sainsbury’s saw its sales rise as warmer temperatures drove increased consumer demand for summer products. According to Kantar figures, the supermarket retailer reported a 4.7% increase in sales over a 12-week period to 18 May, fuelled by purchases of summer goods. Data from The Times also revealed that demand for seasonal staple products, including ice cream, bags of ice, barbecue meat and rosé wine, skyrocketed over the period between 8 and 14 June.
BrewDog launches into low-alcohol beer category

5 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Abigail Thakadu

Craft beer company BrewDog is tapping into the trend of reduced alcohol consumption by introducing a lower-alcohol-by-volume version of its popular Hazy Jane beer. The new Baby Hazy drink is now available on Sainsbury’s shelves, and also on the company’s e-commerce platform and at BrewDog bars. The new beer comes in 3% ABV with Krush, Talus, and Citra versions available.
Amazon under groceries code investigation over late payments

1 week ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Yasmeen Louis

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has launched an investigation into Amazon over concerns it may have breached rules on delayed supplier payments. The probe, announced today (20 June), will examine whether Amazon failed to meet its obligations under paragraph 5 of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP), which requires designated retailers to ensure there is “no delay in payments” to suppliers.
TCS denies role in M&S cyberattack

1 week ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Yasmeen Louis

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has said it was not involved in the major cyberattack that hit Marks & Spencer earlier this year, which led to the theft of customer data and widespread disruption across the retailer’s operations.
Aldi must 'change business model' after Thatchers win warns lawyer

1 week ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Yasmeen Louis

Aldi may be forced to change how it develops its own-label products after losing a trademark battle with cider brand Thatchers, according to lawyers. A long-running dispute came to a close last week after the Supreme Court denied Aldi permission to appeal a ruling that it had infringed Thatchers’ trademark with its Taurus Cloudy Lemon Cider.
Sainsbury’s hikes meal deal prices for second time in a year

1 week ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Abigail Thakadu

Sainsbury’s has quietly hiked the price of its meal deal, which offers a main meal item, side and drink from £3.75 to £3.95. The supermarket retailer raised its prices across its stores earlier this week, leaving some customers frustrated. The move marks the second price hike in under a year, with the price being increased by 25p in July 2024 from £3.50 to £3.75. However, its premium meal deal has remained priced at £5 since its initial launch in 2022.
Co-op secures £350m sustainability loans from banks

1 week ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Abigail Thakadu

Co-op has secured a £350 million lending agreement to fund its sustainability and social impact goals. The convenience retailer is set to receive financial support from six banks, including HSBC UK, Barclays, ING, Lloyds, NatWest and Rabobank, to achieve its goals. According to Co-op stated the new funding agreement shows “strong market confidence in the group’s resilience and performance” and will be used to progress its commercial and social goals.