Supermarkets
Simon Roberts, chief executive of Sainsbury's, has cautioned that imposing further cost burdens on supermarkets in the upcoming autumn budget could lead to price rises for consumers. The Chancellor's previous budget increased supermarkets' wage costs, with Sainsbury's estimating a £140 million annual increase
Motor vehicle drivers
Tesco has become the first major UK retailer to introduce body-worn cameras for its delivery drivers, with plans to roll out the equipment to over 5,000 drivers in 100 stores by the end of the year. The initiative aims to make drivers feel safer while on the job, particularly
Autism
Tom Boyd, a 28-year-old autistic volunteer, spent over 600 hours stacking shelves for free at Waitrose in Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, over a period of four years. His mother, Laura Boyd, asked the supermarket to pay her son in recognition of his efforts, but was told he could not become
Autism
Tom Boyd, 28, an autistic man who had spent over 600 hours volunteering at Waitrose, has been offered a paid role by the supermarket after a public dispute over his volunteer work. The controversy began when Tom's family asked if he could have a few paid hours in
Police officers
A woman allegedly behaved aggressively towards police officers and spitting at them during an arrest at a Greenock supermarket. Witnesses told the court that 59-year-old Jill Smith spat at two police officers and a custody search officer after being taken into custody for behaving aggressively in the store. Smith is
Financial statements
Albertsons Companies, Inc., a leading American grocery store company, has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (ASR Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to repurchase $750 million worth of its common stock as part of its previously announced share repurchase program. The agreement, filed with the U.S.
Financial statements
On October 14, 2025, Albertsons Companies, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the 12 and 28 weeks ended September 6, 2025. The press release highlights the company's performance, providing investors with valuable insights into its financial health and operational progress. Key Takeaways: * Albertsons Companies
Financial statements
Tesco Stores CR, a part of the UK-based Tesco PLC group, has announced a loss of Kc488m in the fiscal year 2024/2025, a stark contrast to the company's net profit of Kc421m in the previous year. This financial setback was largely attributed to a one-off asset write-down,
Financial statements
Shoprite Holdings, a leading African retailer, has announced the release of its 2025 suite of annual reports, including the Integrated Report 2025, Group Annual Financial Statements 2025, Sustainability Report 2025, and Notice of Annual General Meeting. The reports are available on the company's website, providing shareholders and stakeholders
Financial statements
Shoprite Holdings Limited has released its 2025 suite of annual reports, including the Integrated Report, Group Annual Financial Statements, Sustainability Report, and the Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM). The reports cover the financial year that ended on June 30, 2025, and are now accessible on the company's
Charities
A Greenock supermarket has played a significant role in supporting local charities and foodbanks during the summer holidays by donating thousands of meals to families in need. Aldi's Greenock store utilised the community giving platform Neighbourly to redistribute surplus food, addressing increased demand during this period. This initiative
Charities
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Edinburgh Gyle store of Morrisons supermarket has contributed £11,516 to the total raised across all UK Morrisons stores for Marie Curie, a vital charity that provides hospice care to those in need. This impressive feat is part of a 3-year partnership
