Tesco has delivered a solid performance in a challenging UK market and continued to progress major changes to its European and Asian operations. Headline LFL results     Q3: 13 weeks to 23 Nov   Christmas: 6 weeks to 4 Jan Combined: 19 weeks to 4 Jan UK -0.4 +0.1 -0.2 ROI +2.0 +1.9 ...

This week we have seen Irish retailer Musgrave acquire Drinks Inc and wholesaler BWG Group acquire Heaney Meats. We look at these deals in more detail. 1. Musgrave: expanding its portfolio to strengthen offer Musgrave has acquired the brand and assets of Northern Ireland drinks distributor Drinks Inc. This is part of the retailer's Growing Good Business strategy to ensure sustainable growth...

Lidl Ireland has launched its 'Waste Not, Want Not' initiative in Ireland in a bid to combat food waste, according to Shelflife Ireland. What? A range of chilled food will have prices reduced by up to 90% on the day they reach their best before date, with prices as low as €0.90. The range will include fresh meat, poultry, fish, salads, cooked meats, milk and yoghurts. They are products that...