Lidl has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket for a basket of groceries in October 2023, ending a 16-month run for its discounter rival Aldi, Which? research has found. For a larger trolley of items, Asda remained the cheapest retailer last month and Waitrose was the most expensive. The consumer champion’s monthly analysis involves comparing the average […]
Tesco and Sainsbury’s are using potentially dodgy tactics on some of their loyalty offers which can give the impression that savings are more substantial than they really are, a new Which? investigation suggests, as the consumer champion finds some customers are being denied access to member discounts altogether. Which? has shared its findings with the […]
Some branded food and drink products at the supermarket have more than doubled in price in the last 12 months, Which? has found, as the consumer champion calls on these major retailers to help struggling shoppers by stocking budget range alternatives in smaller stores. In July, the consumer champion analysed the prices of almost 26,000 […]
Sue Davies, Which? Head of Food Policy, said: “While it’s good to see inflation slowing, food prices are still rising quickly for millions of people struggling to keep food on the table, making it all the more important for supermarkets to do all they can to help people grappling with the cost of living. “The […]
Sue Davies, Which? Head of Food Policy said: “Which? has repeatedly exposed inconsistent and confusing supermarket pricing, which could make it difficult for shoppers to easily work out which products offer the best value, so it’s positive to see the Competition and Markets Authority calling for immediate action from the supermarkets on this issue. “The […]
Which? is urging the government to take strong action to support British households when the competition regulator publishes its findings on the grocery sector, as new research from the consumer champion finds that some food prices have been hiked by up to 175 per cent since 2021. In recent months supermarkets have been keen to […]
Over eight in 10 consumers in Wales are worried about food prices, Which? has found, as many say that they are finding it more difficult to eat healthily and more budget lines in supermarkets would help them get through the cost of food crisis. As supermarket food inflation remains at high levels, research from the […]
Sue Davies, Which? Head of Food Policy, said “These worrying findings echo Which?’s own research that found millions of desperate households are having no choice but to turn to more extreme measures such as skipping meals in order to make ends meet. “Supermarkets need to step up and do more to help their customers. They […]
Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “It’s good to see Sainsbury’s focussing their intentions on expanding their budget range, however the grocer has hundreds of smaller Local branches and people on low incomes who rely on those stores will want to know if they will have access to this new budget range. […]
Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “With food prices still very high, millions of desperate parents and people on low incomes have no choice but to resort to more extreme measures such as skipping meals in order to provide for their loved ones. “Supermarkets should make it easier for people by urgently […]