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• Lidl Matches Morrisons On Market Share, While Premium Grocers Outperform Market Despite Squeezed Shoppers Seeking Out Deals April 28, 2026
  Latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator shows take-home grocery sales increased by 0.9% in the four weeks to 19th April compared with the same period a year ago. Like-for-like grocery inflation fell to 3.8%, confirming that the impact of the conflict (more…) The post Lidl Matches Morrisons On Market Share, While Premium Grocers Outperform Market Despite […]
• Convenience Channel Growth To Lag Behind The Wider Grocery Market As Competition Intensifies April 28, 2026
  IGD is forecasting that the global convenience channel will grow from around US$900bn in 2025 to over $1 trillion in sales by 2030, with the world’s top 20 operators accounting for over US$80bn. However, the insight provider also predicts the (more…) The post Convenience Channel Growth To Lag Behind The Wider Grocery Market As Competition […]
• Shop Price Inflation Eases As Retailers Offer Discounts To Attract Cautious Shoppers April 28, 2026
  Price rises in UK shops slowed this month as retailers stepped up discounting to entice consumers to spend amid weakening confidence due to the Middle East conflict. The latest BRC-NIQ Shop Price Monitor shows April’s overall shop price inflation eased (more…) The post Shop Price Inflation Eases As Retailers Offer Discounts To Attract Cautious Shoppers […]
• Weak High Street Impacts Cardfactory April 28, 2026
  Cardfactory has posted a significant fall in annual profit after softer high street footfall impacted the performance of its stores. In the year to 31st January 2026, the card and gift retailer saw its adjusted pre-tax profit slide 15.2% to (more…) The post Weak High Street Impacts Cardfactory appeared first on KamCity.
• Parfetts Strengthens Its Go Local Presence In Scotland April 28, 2026
  A new Go Local store has launched in Glasgow, the first in the city, led by independent retailer Nathalie Fullerton. The opening of the 1,000 sq. ft. store strengthens Parfetts’ presence in Scotland as it pushes ahead with its national (more…) The post Parfetts Strengthens Its Go Local Presence In Scotland appeared first on KamCity.
• CBI Survey Suggests Big Drop Off In Retail Sales This Month April 28, 2026
  The Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) latest Distributive Trades Survey suggests retailers have suffered their worst month for more than 40 years as concerns about the Middle East held back consumer spending. A net balance of 68% of retailers told (more…) The post CBI Survey Suggests Big Drop Off In Retail Sales This Month appeared […]
• Kingsland Drinks Secures Funding To Support Growth After ‘Challenging’ Period April 28, 2026
  Manchester-based drinks specialist Kingsland Drinks Group has secured a £65m funding package from Barclays to support its growth plans under the leadership of former Purity Soft Drinks CEO Sarah Baldwin, who joined the business as Managing Director last year. Kingsland (more…) The post Kingsland Drinks Secures Funding To Support Growth After ‘Challenging’ Period appeared first […]
• Ocado Sees Younger Consumers Driving A Surge In Mid-Strength Drinking April 28, 2026
  Demand for mid-strength alcoholic drinks is booming as consumers seek moderation over abstinence, according to new sales data for Ocado. Mid-strength products sit between no/low alcohol options and standard-strength beverages, with beers and ciders typically falling in the 2-3% ABV (more…) The post Ocado Sees Younger Consumers Driving A Surge In Mid-Strength Drinking appeared first […]
• Jam Shed Introducing Category-First Red Wine X Cola RTD Cans April 28, 2026
  Vinarchy’s Jam Shed brand is looking to shake up the buoyant ready-to-drink (RTD) category with a new flavour innovation: Jammy Red Wine x Cola. The 250ml cans will initially launch into B&M, Home Bargains & Savers this May and are (more…) The post Jam Shed Introducing Category-First Red Wine X Cola RTD Cans appeared first […]
• Pilgrims Choice Launches New Adult Snacking Range April 28, 2026
  Cheddar brand Pilgrims Choice is set to tap into the rapidly growing adult snacking category with the launch of its new Dip & Dunk snack pots. The snack range features sticks of Pilgrims Choice cheese with dips made from quality (more…) The post Pilgrims Choice Launches New Adult Snacking Range appeared first on KamCity.