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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Delay in sentencing for shoplifter who urinated in Aberdeen supermarket
A shoplifter who threatened to “slice up” a security guard and urinated in a staff stairwell has had his sentence deferred.
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.
McColl’s to close under-performing shops amid profit margin pressures
Convenience store chain McColl’s has admitted it needs to focus on product availability in its shops and close under-performing sites, as profits were almost wiped out in the last six months.
Sainsbury’s partners with Deliveroo in pizza delivery trial
Sainsbury’s has partnered with Deliveroo to trial pizza delivery from its stores, in a bid to take a slice of the fast-growing delivery market.
Fine for Aberdeen man who stole wine from Morrisons and Sainsbury’s
A man who stole wine from two Aberdeen shops has been fined.
Man stole wine from two Aberdeen shops
A man who stole wine from two Aberdeen city centre shops has been fined.
Two Aberdeen shoplifters steal goods worth £2,500
Two serial shoplifters have admitted stealing goods worth a combined total of almost £2,500.
Jokes aplenty as Carabao Cup announces draw at Morrisons store
Social media did not need a second invitation to mock the organisers of the Carabao Cup after it was announced a branch of Morrisons would host the draw for the first round.
Morrisons ramps up delivery deal with Amazon
Supermarket Morrisons is rolling out its same-day online grocery delivery service with Amazon to at least five more cities across the UK.
Supermarket fuel prices cut as wholesale costs fall
Supermarkets are cutting fuel prices amid a fall in wholesale costs.
McDonald’s hoping to find new location for drive-thru in north-east town
A fast food giant hasn’t given up hope on plans to create a new drive-thru restaurant in a north-east town.
Aberdeen shoplifter threatened to ‘slice up’ security guard
Graeme Fyfe, 44, was caught stealing alcohol and detergent from Morrisons on King Street, and reacted angrily towards staff when stopped, before urinating in a stairwell.
Protesters gathers at north-east supermarket to urge stores to cut plastic waste
A group of protesters gathered at north-east supermarkets to campaign against the use of plastic packaging.
Campaigners to hold protest over plastic waste at north-east supermarket
Campaigners aiming to reduce plastic waste are to hold a protest at a north-east supermarket.
North-east supermarket’s cash gift is child’s play for ARCHIE playground
A supermarket giant has handed a north-east charity a cash boost to build a new playpark.
Aberdeen supermarket’s home delivery plans approved
Morrisons applied to Aberdeen City Council to create an enclosed storage area in the footprint of their existing store on the city’s King Street.
Man injured in Aberdeen supermarket car park crash
A man has been injured after a crash in a supermarket car park in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen supermarket launches rainbow roses for Valentine’s Day to raise cash for charity
A north-east supermarket is doing its bit to support homeless youngsters by launching a “rainbow rose” this Valentine’s Day.
Boy, 14, charged after assault in north-east town
A schoolboy has been charged after an assault near a north-east supermarket.
North-east shoplifter threatened to slash staff after stealing Jack Daniels
A serial shoplifter who warned staff in a north-east town not to come near him unless they “want slashed” has been jailed.
Aberdeen supermarket planning to offer home deliveries
Plans to create a space so that home shopping can be offered at an Aberdeen supermarket have been lodged with the local authority.
Aberdeen man denies shoplifting and punching supermarket worker in groin
A 30-year-old man has denied shoplifting and punching a supermarket worker in the groin.
Chance to take a trip down memory lane with talk on former Aberdeen shops
Woolworths, “Raggie” Morrisons and Falconers will all feature.
Serial shoplifter admits stealing jewellery, alcohol and speaker from Aberdeen shops
A serial shoplifter has been given a supervision order after admitting stealing jewellery, alcohol and an amplifier speaker from various shops.
Video: Aberdeen supermarket launches ‘quieter hour’ for autistic shoppers
A supermarket chain will offer a “quieter hour” at its stores in the north-east for customers who struggle with noise sensitivity.
North-east supermarket helps raise share of £5m for charity
A north-east supermarket has helped contribute to raising £5 million in less than 18 months for its charity partner.
Haggis pakora recalled over fears it could contain plastic
A popular brand of haggis pakora has been recalled over fears it could contain shreds of plastic.
See the Ocado robots whizz around their automated supermarket warehouse
Here’s a glimpse inside a warehouse for online supermarket Ocado where hundreds of robots can be seen whizzing around picking groceries for customers.
North-east dairy farm celebrates winning shelf space at UK supermarket
A dairy farm is hoping to become a household name after hitting shelves in supermarket giant Morrisons.