Introduction
In 2025, real-time grocery price intelligence is mission-critical for FMCG brands, retailers, and grocery tech startups...
ArcTechnolabs specializes in building ready-to-use grocery pricing datasets that enable fast, reliable, and granular price comparisons...
Why Focus on the UK and Australia for Grocery Price Intelligence?
The grocery and FMCG sectors in both regions are undergoing massive digitization...
Key Platforms Tracked by ArcTechnolabs:
| Region | Platforms Covered |
|---|---|
| UK | Tesco, Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Morrisons, Ocado |
| Australia | Coles, Woolworths, IGA, Amazon Fresh AU |
How ArcTechnolabs Builds Pre-Scraped Grocery Pricing Datasets
Step 1: Targeted Platform Mapping
- UK: Tesco (Superstore), Ocado (Online-only)
- AU: Coles (urban + suburban), Woolworths (nationwide chain)
Step 2: SKU Categorization
- Dairy
- Snacks & Beverages
- Staples (Rice, Wheat, Flour)
- Household & Personal Care
- Fresh Produce (location-based)
Step 3: Smart Scraping Engines
- Rotating proxies
- Headless browsers
- Captcha solvers
- Throttling logic
Step 4: Data Normalization & Enrichment
- Product names, pack sizes, units, currency
- Price history, stock status, delivery time
Sample Dataset: UK Grocery (Tesco vs Sainsbury’s)
| Product | Tesco Price | Sainsbury’s Price | Discount Tesco | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1L Semi-Skimmed Milk | £1.15 | £1.10 | None | In Stock |
| Hovis Wholemeal Bread | £1.35 | £1.25 | £0.10 | In Stock |
| Coca-Cola 2L | £2.00 | £1.85 | 7.5% | In Stock |
Sample Dataset: Australian Grocery (Coles vs Woolworths)
| Product | Coles Price | Woolworths Price | Difference | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegemite 380g | AUD 5.20 | AUD 4.99 | AUD 0.21 | No |
| Dairy Farmers Milk 2L | AUD 4.50 | AUD 4.20 | AUD 0.30 | Yes |
| Uncle Tobys Oats | AUD 3.95 | AUD 4.10 | -AUD 0.15 | No |
What’s Included in ArcTechnolabs’ Datasets?
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Full title with brand and variant |
| Category/Subcategory | Structured food/non-food grouping |
| Retailer Name | Tesco, Sainsbury’s, etc. |
| Original Price | Base MRP |
| Offer Price | Discounted/sale price |
| Discount % | Auto-calculated |
| Stock Status | In stock, limited, etc. |
| Unit of Measure | kg, liter, etc. |
| Scrape Timestamp | Last updated time |
| Region/City | London, Sydney, etc. |
Use Cases for FMCG Brands & Retailers
- Competitor Price Monitoring – Compare real-time prices across platforms.
- Retailer Negotiation – Use data insights in B2B talks.
- Promotion Effectiveness – Check if discounts drive sales.
- Price Comparison Apps – Build tools for end consumers.
- Trend Forecasting – Analyze seasonal price patterns.
Delivery & Formats
- Formats: CSV, Excel, API JSON
- Frequencies: Real-time, Daily, Weekly
- Custom Options: Region, brand, platform-specific, etc.
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Conclusion
ArcTechnolabs delivers grocery pricing datasets with unmatched speed, scale, and geographic depth for brands operating in UK and Australia’s dynamic FMCG ecosystem.
