Grocery Trader - The magazine for the decision makers of multiple supermarkets in the UK - Part 9

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Waitrose secures Hersham shop with acquisition of Hersham Green Shopping Centre

Feb 5, 2026 No Comments

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Co-op launches search for exciting new food and drink businesses to join its Incubator programme and secure a listing on its shelves

Feb 5, 2026 No Comments

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Aldi reduces prices across hundreds of products

Feb 4, 2026 No Comments

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Co-op confirms 18 stores launching in first three months of 2026

Jan 30, 2026 No Comments

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Sweet Dreams, Safe Homes & Sparkling Smiles

Jan 29, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

Aldi to strengthen its Scottish portfolio with £43m investment over the next two years

Jan 5, 2026 Industry News

New stores set to open in Bishopbriggs and Dumbarton in 2026, with extensions planned for Greenock, Perth, Linlithgow, Paisley and Stirling stores Aldi is set to continue its expansion in Scotland, with…

Scottish shoppers go bananas for Aldi products in 2025

Co-op Launches Own-Brand GLP-1 Friendly Ready Meal Range – In A UK Convenience Retail First

Carlsberg Britvic celebrates half a century of soft drinks innovation at its Leeds factory

From field to festive plate: Morrisons cuts the price of British farmed Christmas veg to just 5p

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Republic Technologies Getting the best from tobacco accessories with Republic Technologies

Sep 1, 2019 Interviews

Republic Technologies (UK) Ltd (RTUK) has been a leading light in the UK tobacco accessories market over the years, with a commitment to NPD and a focus on…

Barr Soft Drinks Taste and flavour still driving soft drinks sales

Kepak Making more of the chilled category opportunity with Kepak

British American Tobacco BAT sets the pace in Potentially Reduced Risk Products

The JUUL in the Crown Record breaking US e-cigarette maker JUUL has its sights on the UK’s # million smokers and ” million vapers

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CATEGORY REPORTS

Festive bonanza – Grocery sales hit a new record last Christmas

Sep 24, 2023 Category Reports

Christmas 2022 saw total take-home grocery sales reach a new record at £12.8 billion for December, £1.1 billion higher compared to the same period last year (NFU). However,…

Profitable category – The dairy products sector continues to grow

Autumn sales boost – The Halloween/Bonfire Night occasion is one of the year’s biggest events for retailers

Consumers stay home – The cost-of-living crisis is driving the Big Night In occasion

Affordability is key – Lunch boxes need to be cost-efficient

FOOD & DRINK

KP Snacks brings new “zing” to iconic Skips range with Salt & Vinegar

Jan 20, 2026 Crisps, Snacks & Nuts

KP Snacks today announces the return of Skips Salt & Vinegar, expanding the brand’s portfolio with a well-loved core flavour. The product will be available in stores from the…

Biona enters the ready meal category with the launch of a new range of organic World Bean Meals!

KIND® launches brand-first Milk & White Chocolate Nut bar to expand its Core portfolio

Stockley’s Doffs Its Cap To Retro Dessert Classic, Lemon Meringue

Coca-Cola turns matchday anticipation into winning moments with new ‘Guess the Goals’ competition

TOBACCO & VAPING

Golden Virginia Original strikes cost/ value balance for smokers with new 40g pouch

Nov 6, 2024 Tobacco & Accessories

Imperial Brands has announced a new pouch size for its best-selling premium Golden Virginia Original hand-rolling tobacco. As well as the established 30g and 50g sizes, Golden Virginia…

Customer design takes centre stage on new Rizla limited-edition papers

STG UK’s festive favourite has a new limited-edition pack!

IVG Introduces the Freedom to Enjoy Nicotine Anytime, Anywhere with the Launch of Nicotine Pouches

PML announces launch of TEREA capsule range for IQOS

GROCERY NON - FOOD

Astonish secures major mult listing with Tesco launch

Oct 1, 2024 Cleaning Products

Astonish, the UK’s leading manufacturer of cost-effective, vegan cleaning products, is launching into Tesco stores nationwide from 7th October. The brand’s launch into the largest supermarket retailer in the UK signifies…

The ultimate fragrance for UK loos: All NEW Zoflora Limitless Scents Rim Blocks hit supermarkets

Distress purchase – Winter colds and flu will send consumers to the OTC category

Henkel launches Dylon Detergent, a game-changing colour and care detergent, into the UK & Ireland this September

Jakemans Launches Limited Edition Blood Orange & Winter Spice Menthol Lozenge Flavour

BACK OF STORE

Sharpak Launches the first fully recyclable Mono PET Coffee Cup Lid, Reducing Plastic Waste

Sep 24, 2024 Packaging & Display

Sharpak, a leader in innovative packaging solutions, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking mono PET coffee cup lid. This innovative product is designed to replace traditional non-recyclable…

Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 300 Edge Redefines Consumer Experience

Sharpak utilises only UK-sourced recycled material in every tray of the new CPAK Jazz range

Kite Packaging’s new custom-size box tool

Oakland International secures Knottingley site

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Pip & Nut Goes Nuts Across the London Underground

Jan 26, 2026 Ambient Food

Asda’s winter fruit and veg pledge returns to fight food poverty

Jan 23, 2026 Headlines News

The Compleat Food Group appoints Chief Technical Officer

Jan 23, 2026 Industry News

Aldi brings back Mamia Parent Fund for second year to support new parents

Jan 23, 2026 Headlines News

Morrisons Travel launches in partnership with Expedia Group

Jan 22, 2026 Industry News

TENZING launches biggest OOH creative campaign to date

Jan 22, 2026 Soft Drinks

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