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• Own-Label Penetration Hits Its Highest Ever Level Despite Easing Grocery Price Inflation February 3, 2026
  Latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator shows take-home sales at the leading UK grocers grew by 3.8% in the four weeks to 25th January, with like-for-like grocery price inflation easing back to 4.0%, the lowest level since April last year. (more…) The post Own-Label Penetration Hits Its Highest Ever Level Despite Easing Grocery Price Inflation […]
• AG Barr Makes Two Acquisitions After Year Of Solid Growth February 3, 2026
  AG Barr, the owner of brands such as Irn-Bru, Rubicon and Boost, has added to its portfolio with the acquisitions of Fentimans Ltd., a maker of soft drinks and mixers, and Frobishers Juices Ltd., a premium fruit juices and soft (more…) The post AG Barr Makes Two Acquisitions After Year Of Solid Growth appeared first […]
• Chinese Retail Giant Set For Full Launch Of Online Store In The UK February 3, 2026
  JD.com, one of China’s largest retailers, will formally launch its UK website Joybuy in March, selling a wide selection of grocery items and general merchandise. The company unveiled a beta of the site in April last year, offering a range (more…) The post Chinese Retail Giant Set For Full Launch Of Online Store In The […]
• Sainsbury’s Simplifies Rapid Delivery Offer February 3, 2026
  Sainsbury’s has decommissioned its standalone Chop Chop app to bring the rapid delivery service into its main app as part of moves simplify its ecosystem. Jim Banks, head of experience design at the supermarket group, is quoted by trade magazine (more…) The post Sainsbury’s Simplifies Rapid Delivery Offer appeared first on KamCity.
• Aldi Cuts Prices Across Hundreds Of Products February 3, 2026
  Aldi invested more than £22m in reducing prices on hundreds of products last month to boost its appeal with cash-strapped consumers. Reductions included everyday staples and nutritious options, with Red Lentils reduced to 99p from £1.39, Porridge Sachets cut to (more…) The post Aldi Cuts Prices Across Hundreds Of Products appeared first on KamCity.
• Late Kick-Offs At World Cup Expected Drive At-Home Food And Drink Occasions February 3, 2026
  Consumer research carried out by retail marketing agency Savvy suggests that 58% of shoppers in the UK are likely to get involved in the World Cup this summer, driving demand for food and drink during ‘big nights in’ watching the (more…) The post Late Kick-Offs At World Cup Expected Drive At-Home Food And Drink Occasions […]
• 35 Lessons For 1P Amazon Vendors In 2026 February 3, 2026
  By Martin Heubel, Commercial Advisor to 1P Amazon Vendors at Consulterce Amazon is a marketplace platform, not a retailer. You likely overinvest in Amazon. Your Vendor Manager won’t stop asking for more margin. Every dollar you invest today will be expected (more…) The post 35 Lessons For 1P Amazon Vendors In 2026 appeared first on KamCity.
• Booker Hits 300 Store Milestone For Scoot Service February 3, 2026
  Scoot, Booker’s rapid grocery delivery platform, has signed up 300 stores nationwide just one year after launch. The service has rolled out across its symbol estate, which includes Premier, Londis, Budgens and Family Shopper fascias, enabling participating retailers to offer (more…) The post Booker Hits 300 Store Milestone For Scoot Service appeared first on KamCity.
• Bira Welcomes High Street Funding Initiative But Says Rates Reform Essential For Lasting Change February 3, 2026
  The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed the government’s £150m investment in high streets but warned that the funding could be undermined without fundamental business rates reform. At the weekend, the government announced that high streets with boarded-up shop (more…) The post Bira Welcomes High Street Funding Initiative But Says Rates Reform Essential For […]
• Strong Year For Rituals February 3, 2026
  Beauty and wellbeing retailer Rituals has revealed that it saw strong growth last year as it celebrated its 25th anniversary. The brand saw its annual revenue increase by 16% to €2.43bn, with EBITDA of €545m representing a margin of around (more…) The post Strong Year For Rituals appeared first on KamCity.