UK grocery sales rise as Covid-19 restrictions bite
(Sharecast News) - UK grocery sales jumped in September, industry data showed on Tuesday, as more stringent restrictions were introduced to tackle the resurgence in Covid-19.

(Sharecast News) - UK grocery sales jumped in September, industry data showed on Tuesday, as more stringent restrictions were introduced to tackle the resurgence in Covid-19.
(Repeats story first published on Sunday)* Second phase of Vangarde programme launches Monday* 157 stores to be served by initiative, targets 595 by July* M&S says initiative will improve availability, cut wasteBy James DaveyLONDON, Oct 11 (Reuters) ...
* Second phase of Vangarde programme launches Monday* 157 stores to be served by initiative, targets 595 by July* M&S says initiative will improve availability, cut wasteBy James DaveyLONDON, Oct 11 (Reuters) - British retailer Marks & Spencer , see...
By James DaveyLONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The new boss of Tesco, Britain's biggest supermarket group, said he expected the country to celebrate Christmas in a big way this year despite a recession and government curbs on socialising to stem the spre...
(Adds no immediate comment from Ocado, shares)LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Online supermarket and technology group Ocado, which this week became the most valuable retailer on Britain's stock market, is being sued by Norwegian robotics company AutoSto...
* AutoStore files lawsuits against Ocado in U.S., UK* Seeks to prevent Ocado selling technology* Also wants damages from Ocado* Ocado says not aware of any infringement* Ocado shares down 5% (Adds Ocado response, shares)By James Davey and Vanessa O'...
LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Britain's supermarket sector will be a beneficiary of new curbs on the opening hours of bars and restaurants to tackle a fast-spreading second wave of COVID-19, analysts said on Tuesday.Prime Minister Boris Johnson orde...
(Sharecast News) - Waitrose & Partners is to shut four stores, the supermarket chain said on Wednesday, putting 124 jobs at risk.
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(Sharecast News) - Around £155m was wiped off UK grocery sales in August, industry research showed on Tuesday, as consumers took advantage the government's Help Out to Eat Out scheme and the easing of lockdown restrictions.
(Sharecast News) - Members or parliament are urging the government to take urgent action against throwaway fast-fashion and support the development of sustainable fabrics and recycling facilities for clothes.
* FTSE 100 outperforms Europe's STOXX 600* Ocado jumps as retail sales soar* All eyes on BoE meeting on Thursday (Adds details, updates to market close)By Sagarika Jaisinghani and Ambar WarrickSept 15 (Reuters) - London's blue-chip index ended at a ...
(Updates share price move, adds details)** Shares in H&M surge 13% and are on track for their best day since March after the world's second-biggest fashion retailer's Q3 profit beat expectations, lifting other European retailers (+1.3%)** H&M repo...
(Adds detail)LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Ocado Group, the British online supermarket, said its Ocado Retail joint venture with Marks & Spencer saw revenue rise 52% in the 13 weeks to Aug. 30, with the COVID-19 pandemic generating huge demand for ...