All Christmas articles
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NewsRSPCA Assured condemns ‘appalling’ alleged abuse at KellyBronze turkey farms
Footage from campaigner Joey Carbstrong appears to show a series of series of animal welfare violations, including hitting, kicking and breaking turkeys’ necks
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NewsTesco recalls free-from Christmas cupcakes that may contain milk
Tesco has urged shoppers with a milk allergy not to eat the product
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Comment & OpinionWhy retail media is the real Rudolph of Christmas marketing
Once misunderstood by marketers, retail media has earned its stripes as a cultural, creative, and technological force, says Nick Ashley, client development director at Tesco Media and Insight Platform
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket Christmas and new year opening times 2025
Planning the big Christmas food shop? Or forgot sprouts on Christmas Eve? Here’s a complete guide to festive supermarket opening hours
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Comment & OpinionFeatures editor’s picks 2025: robots, chicken shops and pay gaps
With 2025 drawing to a close – and the weekend almost upon us – we thought this would be a prime opportunity to remind our readers of some of the very best features of the year
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NewsLidl and Aldi lower turkey prices after Tesco Clubcard deal
Lidl has gone to £2.50 per kg – matching Tesco’s Clubcard deal – while Aldi has gone a penny lower, at £2.49 per kg
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Videos2025 in cartoons: The Grocer’s Christmas Tinkle
The Grocer wishes you a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2026
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NewsTesco reveals Clubcard Christmas dinner for six for under £10
From today (19 December), Tesco is selling a Christmas feast for six for £9.55 with Clubcard discounts
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NewsGail’s to keep 10 stores open on Christmas Day
The upmarket bakery chain will be giving away free mince pies to those visiting an open store on 25 December
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NewsAldi taunts M&S again with giant Christmas-themed Cuthbert
A giant topiary sculpture of Aldi’s Cuthbert chocolate cake stopped off at an M&S store as it toured Brighton landmarks
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NewsChristmas veg wars: Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl go to new low of 5p
First Morrisons and then Aldi and Lidl today dropped the price of a range of festive veg to 5p
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NewsAldi making it easier to order ‘surprise bags’ of short-dated food
Shoppers will be able to reserve one of the bags to collect from a store up to five days in advance rather than the usual 24 hours over the Christmas period
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NewsMorrisons offers 27 tonnes of carrots for free in bid to drive Christmas footfall
Morrisons is giving away more than 27 tonnes of wonky carrots to children in the run-up to Christmas, as the retailer aims to drive festive footfall while supporting British farmers and reducing food waste.
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas dinner 2025: with consumers squeezed, what’s happening to the cost?
Household budgets are under pressure, so what are retailers doing about it and how is it playing into prices?
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NewsLidl hits back at Aldi in value Christmas dinner battle
The two discounters are now once again matching on a feast for eight for £11.75
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Comment & OpinionIt’s the most wasteful time of year: how to help cut festive food waste
Jenny Costa of Rubies in the Rubble is encouraging everyone across our industry to help narrow the gap between abundance and need
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Grocer 33Waitrose Meanwood branch manager Laura Shaw on Christmas in Leeds
The three-time winner on competition, rewarding staff and taking control on store standards
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Grocer 33Asda wins cheapest supermarket in both premium and budget Christmas baskets
This week’s Grocer 33 basket was designed for shoppers looking to host Christmas without breaking the bank
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NewsSupermarket Christmas ads: consumer awareness falling each year
The number of Brits who recall having seen, heard or read advertising for supermarket brands when prompted during the festive period, has dropped each year since 2022, exclusive Kantar data shows
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NewsSainsbury’s and Comic Relief launch ‘12 Recipes of Christmas’
Each recipe will include swaps and tips to create adaptable festive dishes to suit ‘any budget or diet’