The 1980s Supermarket Channel 5: Life of Yorkshire businessman and son of poultry farmer who co-founded supermarket chain Iceland

Iceland was founded by Sir Malcolm Walker and Peter Hinchcliffe; the first shop was opened in 1970 by Mr Walker in Oswestry, Shropshire. A new Channel 5 show The 1980s Supermarket will delve into the history of various supermarkets and how they revolutionised the retail industry. The first episode will feature Tesco, Iceland and Sainsbury’s and will air on Wednesday, April 27, 2024 at 9pm. Here is everything you need to know about Yorkshire businessman Sir Malcolm Walker who co-founded Iceland.

It began as one shop for the first five years before they expanded it in 1975; by this time there were 15 Iceland stores in North Wales and the North West, supported by a cold store in Rhyl. It opened its first purpose-built freezer centre at Stretford, Manchester and introduced its own brand products in 1978. Our business newsletter will give you the inside track The supermarket earned national status by 1980.

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