08-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller
Turkey crowned king of Christmas despite a growing desire for new traditions this year, a study conducted by supermarket chain Tesco has revealed.
13-Apr-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher
Instead of using ad spend to showcase in-store offers, Tesco has urged its customers to give its supermarkets 'a miss' in favour of a visit to their local.
28-Apr-2017 By Michelle Perrett
Former Tesco senior executive John Timothy is to take on the top role as chief executive of The Portman Group.
23-Jun-2015 By Ruth Williams, MC Allegra FS
A former Tesco executive has joined Greene King in the newly created role of communications director.
09-Jan-2015 By Naomi Larsson
Sussex brewer Dark Star has asked Tesco to “get the beer flowing” again in converted stores after the supermarket announced it will close 43 shops across the UK.
10-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell
Mitchells & Butlers has rolled out its Dining Out gift card scheme to more than 2,000 supermarkets across the UK.
17-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry
Greene King has launched a range of beers under a new Metropolitan Brewing Company brand.
05-Sep-2014 By John Harrington, M&C Report
Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has strengthened its board with the appointment of two non-executive directors with a background at supermarket group Tesco.
Ianthe Butt: My 'below-cost' booze odyssey
20-Jan-2011
Tesco, Blackfriars The cheapest wine on offer was a £3.63 Italian Merlot, a good £1.60 more than the minimum price of £2.03. FAIL Costco, Waterloo...
17-Nov-2010 By Ewan Turney
Tesco is to slash the price of spirits in the run-up to Christmas — despite admitting it is not necessary and is financially damaging. Supermarket...
'Councillors' city centre pub crawl'
25-Oct-2010
Cardiff councillors have taken to the streets after dark to witness first-hand the effects of the city's £400m night-time economy. On Friday night,...
28-Sep-2010 By Ewan Turney
Supermarkets, such as Tesco and Asda, would net an extra £700m if a minimum price of 45p a unit was introduced across the UK. That's according to...
06-Sep-2010 By Ronan Hegarty, Grocer
Teenagers are deliberately targeting supermarket online delivery services to get their hands on alcohol and not enough is being done to stop them....
Home Office minister to speak at WSTA event
01-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore
The government minister responsible for handling the overhaul of the licensing regime, James Brokenshire, will address a major trade body conference...
06-Aug-2010 By Phil Mellows
Many licensees blame cheap, off-trade booze deals for the drop in pub sales, but a recent survey suggests there's more to it, reports Phil Mellows.
'Fury over Tesco's £1.11 bottle of wine'
09-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore
Britain's biggest supermarket is being accused of encouraging binge drinking by selling bottles of wine for just £1.11. Tesco has supported a...
15-Jun-2010 By John Harrington
Thirteen supermarkets in Glasgow have been refused permission to extend their shelf space to sell alcohol. The applications — which relate to...
01-Jun-2010 By John Harrington
Tesco is the only supermarket to sell alcohol below duty plus VAT, the definition of cost-price favoured by many in the off-trade — including the...
24-May-2010 By Ewan Turney
Suffolk brewer and pub operator Greene King has come out in favour of a minimum price on alcohol. The Coalition announced last week that it would...
21-May-2010 By John Harrington
The ALMR has slammed Tesco's "hypocrisy" by backing a ban on below-cost alcohol sales while continuing to sell at rock bottom prices.
ALMR accuses Tesco of 'hypocrisy' over alcohol sales stance
21-May-2010
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has accused Tesco of "hypocrisy" in welcoming a ban on below-cost selling of alcohol while...
17-May-2010 By Roger Protz
Supermarket discounting for the World Cup makes previous offers seem wildly inflationary, says Roger Protz.
Matt Eley: Tesco - not 'every little' deal helps
03-Sep-2009
The latest industry attempt to tackle problem drinking kicked-off this week with the launch of the Campaign for Smarter Drinking. Essentially this...
20-Aug-2009 By Gemma McKenna
The trend for supermarkets snapping up pubs continues as Tesco plans to convert a Bristol venue while Aldi wants to demolish a pub in Cheshire....
06-Aug-2009 By Gemma McKenna
Campaigners are continuing the fight to save a former Punch pub that was bought by Tesco in June. A council meeting was held last week on whether to...
Tesco to develop derelict pub
09-Jun-2009 By Claire Dodd Claire
Tesco is set to redevelop and open a derelict Grade II pub if given permission by planners. The supermarket giant is planning to refurbish the Horse...
Tesco boss defends alcohol promotions
03-Jun-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Ask licensees up and down the country what the biggest issues affecting them are, and you will be hit with a tirade. The beer tie, tax, the smoking...
Tesco profits top £3bn
21-Apr-2009
Tesco has reported record profits of more than £3.1bn for the year to the end of February.The UK's biggest supermarket chain, which has been widely...
23-Mar-2009 By Ewan Turney
The number of supermarkets in Britain has overtaken the number of pubs for the first time as cheap alcohol in the off-trade continues to take its toll.
20-Mar-2009 By Gemma McKenna
A town-centre bar in Bedford has been sold to make way for a new Tesco store. Acting on behalf of Advantage Licensed Retailer, Davis Coffer Lyons...
Tesco denies it is targeting pub sites
10-Mar-2009 By James Wilmore
Supermarket giant Tesco has denied it is deliberately targeting pub sites to convert into stores. A Mail on Sunday story claimed the supermarket...
09-Mar-2009 By Ewan Turney
Tesco is planing to cash in on pub closures by converting them to small town centre stores. The Mail on Sunday reports that the supermarket giant has...
'Tesco plans to convert dozens of closed pubs into mini-stores'
08-Mar-2009
"Tesco has lodged hundreds of planning applications to cash in on the failure of pubs and rival retailers. Financial Mail has identified ten pubs...
The Publican calls for meeting with supermarket chiefs
19-Feb-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
The Publican has gone on the front foot in the battle against loss-leading supermarket deals by requesting meetings with the big four retailers. A...
'Supermarkets under fire for selling alcohol to under 18s'
09-Jan-2009
Retail giants Tesco and Morrisons have been reprimanded in Wales after under 18s were sold alcohol. Carmarthenshire Council has told the supermarkets...
07-Jan-2009 By www.clickliverpool.com
A Labour MP has sparked an inquiry into a drinks deal at Tesco, claiming it used "bait advertising" to lure customers in. Rosie Cooper, MP for West...
06-Nov-2008 By Tony Halstead
Supermarkets are demanding price cuts from drinks suppliers to help finance a Christmas discount bonanza in stores across the UK. Pubs could find...
James Wilmore: This is now a big deal
10-Oct-2008 By James Wilmore
It's nice to see the national media catching up again with an issue with the pub trade has been banging on about for ages. Supermarkets - the big...
10-Sep-2008 By Ewan Turney
Tesco has slashed the price of hundreds of wines in half as part of its Autumn wine festival — a move which is sure to further pressure pubs.
28-Aug-2008 By The PMA Team
The C&C Group - owners of Magners - is to triple the size of its UK office to combat declining cider sales, it has been revealed. The Irish...
15-Aug-2008 By Ewan Turney
Supermarket giant Tesco has become first off-trade retailer to be recognised under the BII's Good Practice Recognition Scheme - it is rewarded for its Think 21 induction training programme.
'"Immoral" supermarkets sell alcohol as loss leader'
04-Jun-2008
Asda and Tesco executives have been grilled by MPs over claims that alcohol is being sold for less than the price of bottled water. They attacked...
27 John Grogan
29-May-2008
chairman, All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (29) Robert Humphreys secretary, All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (29) Why they're on the list: Few...
Riot booze sales slammed
22-May-2008
Tesco has been criticised by a Manchester council boss for selling discount booze to Rangers fans before the riots last week that saw 15 police...
08-May-2008 By Ewan Turney
ALMR furious over Tesco's latest deal and advertising campaign on cheap booze
Tesco under fire from ALMR
08-May-2008
A leading trade body has branded Tesco "hypocritical" for selling below-cost alcohol over the Bank Holiday weekend.The Association of Licensed...
Tesco struggling with underage policy
22-Apr-2008
An industry chief has urged Tesco to "get its house in order" after four out of 10 stores failed to comply with its policy to combat underage...
Mark Daniels: Tesco - not so super on underage sales
22-Apr-2008
Like many publicans, I've long lamented the fact that supermarkets are one of the major culprits behind the bad press the on-trade receives. So often...
Supermarkets plan Easter price wars
06-Mar-2008 By Ewan Turney ewan.turney@william-reed.co.uk
Supermarkets are hotting up for an Easter beer price war despite last week's responsible retailing rhetoric. Last week, Tesco said it wants to raise...
Scrap cheap deals - now
28-Feb-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u
Trade calls for end to cheap alcohol deals as supermarkets make "token gestures" Supermarkets should scrap cheap alcohol deals now and not wait for...
