Cooler summer makes for flat sales at supermarkets
Supermarkets failed to beat last year’s bumper summer, according to new figures which show that grocery sales were flat during the last three months.
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Lidl ad banned over ‘misleading’ savings claim against Tesco
An ad for Lidl has been banned for misleading customers over the potential savings they could make compared with Tesco.
Man denies abusive behaviour in Dundee Tesco store, and threatening ex-partner
Gareth Anderson, of Lansdowne Square, will stand trial accused of abusive behaviour in a Tesco store.
Tesco quietly building support for online sales tax
Tesco has been quietly building up support for its plans to overhaul business rates, with finance chief Alan Stewart writing a series of letters to the bosses of rival retailers.
Tesco to cut 4,500 jobs from stores
Around 4,500 staff at Tesco are set to lose their jobs in the latest round of redundancies at the UK’s biggest supermarket, the company has announced.
Around 4,500 workers to be made redundant in Tesco Metro stores, supermarket announces
Around 4,500 staff in 153 Tesco Metro stores are set to lose their jobs in the latest round of redundancies at the UK’s biggest supermarket, the company has announced.
Plastic bag sales down by 90% since 5p charge introduced
Sales of plastic carrier bags in England’s largest supermarkets have fallen by 90% since a 5p charge was introduced in 2015, according to Government figures.
Man, 56, accused of brandishing walking stick and shouting at Dundee Tesco workers
A 56-year-old man allegedly shouted and brandished his walking stick at Tesco staff.
Tesco raises prices on more than 1,000 products in two weeks
Tesco has increased prices on more than 1,000 products in the past two weeks, including staples such as bananas, cheese, pasta and jam, new internal documents seen by PA show.
Sentence deferred on man who tried to steal TV from Dundee Tesco store
Sentence was deferred on a thief who was caught trying to steal a television from a supermarket.
Supermarket bosses warn October Brexit could hit Christmas shoppers
Bosses of the UK’s three biggest supermarkets have warned the next prime minister that setting up a potential no-deal Brexit for the end of October could hit shoppers’ Christmas celebrations.
Grocery suppliers call for Amazon to be scrutinised by industry watchdog
Food and drink suppliers have called for online giant Amazon to come under the watch of the grocery industry regulator.
Tesco admits hundreds of ex-staff hit by redundancy payment errors
Tesco has overpaid and underpaid hundreds of staff who were recently let go in the latest round of redundancies at the supermarket.
Tesco trialling delivery robot in technology push
Tesco has revealed that it is testing a delivery robot, as it detailed a raft of new ideas for the supermarket’s future development.
Tesco chairman defends bonus cuts for shop floor staff at AGM
Tesco’s chairman has defended a decision to stop paying bonuses to shop floor staff, despite continued rewards for the supermarket’s executive team.
Tesco sales slow down in ‘subdued’ market
Supermarket giant Tesco has seen UK sales growth slow in its first quarter as it blamed weak consumer confidence and volatile weather.
Unpaid work for thief who stole alcohol from Dundee Tesco store
Frank Watt, of Tulloch Court, was ordered to perform unpaid work for shoplifting from a city supermarket.
Dundee Tesco store donates 100,000+ meals to local charities and community groups
A Tesco store has donated more than 100,000 meals to local charities and community groups.
VIDEO: Van crashes into Bank and Tesco store in north-east Scotland
A vehicle crashed into an Aberdeen shop this morning. The incident occurred at 5.25am on North Deeside Road in Cults when a van collided into the Tesco and Bank of Scotland buildings. No one was injured in the incident, with the road closed until around 7.45am. For the full story, see The Evening Express website. .
Man stole speakers from Dundee Tesco two days in a row
Sentence was deferred on a man caught stealing speakers from a city supermarket.