Asda has announced its purchase of EG Group’s UK and Ireland business for an estimated enterprise value of £2.27 bn. The move, which had been rumoured for several months, consolidates two separate parts of the Issa brother’s business operations. Asda’s expansion into the convenience sector accelerates The purchase is expected to complete in the fourth quarter of the year, and will see Asda ...

Leading UK convenience retailer, Co-op has announced that its partnership with the robot delivery provider, Starship Technologies has now been extended to Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Operating from Co-op’s store at Meadow Vale in the Outwood district of the town, the service will now be available to some 6,500 households in the area, providing a tailored range available to order through the Starsh...

Based on data from its 30,000-strong shopper panel, the latest release from Kantar indicates that in the 12 weeks to 14 May 2023, total till roll consumer spend in Great Britain increased to 10.6% (compared to 9.4% for the previous period). Aldi and Lidl continue to illustrate growth higher than the rate of inflation, with the two enjoying a combined share of 17.8% at the end of the period (co...