Supermarket shake-up: why Asda or Morrisons could vanish within a decade

October 8, 2026 · 6:52 am 2 sources

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• Tesco lifts profit forecast and says consumer confidence is resilient
  The Guardian · October 8, 2026 06:52
  Sales rise 2% to £33.8bn in the past six months, helped by strong trade online Business live – latest updates Tesco has raised its annual profit forecast as the supermarket group said consumer confidence has remained relatively resilient this year despite ongoing geopolitical tensions “creating…
• Supermarket shake-up: why Asda or Morrisons could vanish within a decade
  The Guardian · October 8, 2026 10:00
  Talks between Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have set industry tongues wagging, with analysts saying the market is ripe for change Tesco lifts profit forecast and says shoppers are resilient Business live – latest updates They may be two of the most recognisable brands in Britain, with a combined 188…