Why it works: SnapFulfil gives Vax a tidy profit in D2C sector
Global floorcare market leader Vax is enjoying huge growth in its ‘direct to consumer’ e-commerce channel, because of very low overheads and bigger margins
FDF urges MPs to think carefully ahead of Brexit deal vote
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is urging MPs to think carefully ahead of tomorrow's Brexit deal vote.
Central England Co-op finds Halloween is no longer just for kids
New research from Central England Co-operative has revealed its customers' shopping habits when it comes to Halloween and reveals that more and more of us are choosing to mark the event – not just the kids.
Saputo Dairy UK launches Lactose Free Nibbles and Clover ‘Spread the Love’ marketing campaign
Saputo Dairy UK is extending its range of lactose free cheese this October with the launch of Cathedral City Lactose Free Nibbles. The company has also announced a new marketing campaign, Spread the Love, supporting
Daily use of voice assistants is on the up, study shows
The daily use of voice assistants in the UK has risen significantly in the past 12 months according to new research.
Psychologist reveals impact of serial returning and buyer’s remorse
Professor Geoff Beattie, an internationally acclaimed psychologist, author and broadcaster, has revealed how social media is leading to an increase of serial returning and buyer’s remorse - that feeling of regret after you’ve made a purchase.
The Gate works on Littlewood’s first digital-only campaign featuring Love Island’s Amber Gill
Shop Direct has moved its whole campaign spend for Littlewoods from TV into digital only for the first time ever in its history.
Spar brand unveils Scottish-sourced fish range
Spar band is launching a range of eight fish products, sourced in Scotland.
Winnow raises a combined $20m to lead the global fight against food waste
Winnow, the technology company behind Winnow Vision, the artificial intelligence tool helping chefs cut food waste in half, is announcing the completion of its series B round of funding at a total of $12m. This follows a recent $8m loan
2019 Autarky introduces a festive recipe to give dogs a ‘berry’ Merry Christmas!
It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas as specialist dog food brand Autarky releases a berry festive recipe to make sure our four-legged friends feel included this howl-iday season.
£5.75m programme to invest in digital innovations that will equip adults for the jobs of the future
Nesta and the Department for Education (DfE) have launched the £5.75 million CareerTech Challenge, calling for cutting edge innovations that will equip adults across England with the right tools and skills to find rewarding future employment.
Toshiba appoints Steve Fox to lead global customer service programmes
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions today appoints company executive Steve Fox to lead its worldwide services organisation.
Firetree: it’s all about ‘taste and quality’ in the super-premium chocolate sector
Firetree, the single-estate rich volcanic chocolate from the Pacific Islands and Madagascar, was founded in 2017 by David Zulman, Martyn O’Dare and Aidan Bishop who between them have over 85 years’ experience in the chocolate industry. The British made chocolate
Food and Drink Federation responds to news on a possible Brexit deal
Following the news that the Prime Minister has secured a Brexit deal, Ian Wright, chief executive, Food and Drink Federation, said: “The UK’s food and drink manufacturers will welcome the news that a deal has been struck.
Phase Eight marketing director joins Cornish kids clothing brand, Frugi
Award winning, organic and ethical clothing brand, Frugi, welcomes new director of e-commerce & marketing, James Williams, to its rapidly expanding team in Helston, Cornwall.
French deli brand Fleury Michon slices stock with FuturMaster technology
Fleury Michon, one of France’s leading food suppliers to supermarkets, healthcare facilities and airlines, has implemented forecasting technology from FuturMaster to help anticipate future demand and the daily production requirements for its cold meats, ready meals and snacks. By closely
New board level hire for The Entertainer as business targets future growth
The Entertainer, the fastest-growing, family-owned high street toy retailer in the UK, has appointed Julie Price as its chief transformation officer.
Marston’s partners with customer experience management provider SMG
Service Management Group (SMG), a global customer, patient and employee experience management provider to more than 500 brands, has announced a new customer experience management programme with Marston’s, the United Kingdom’s leading independent brewing and pub retailing business, which
M&S’s reshapes store estate to reflect how consumers shop, with stores designed to suit busy family life
Today, M&S has confirmed it’s opening a new 60,000sq ft store at British Land’s Giltbrook Retail Park, Nottingham, in the summer of 2020. The announcement comes less than two weeks before M&S opens a major new store in Cornwall –
Tulip partners with Co-op to launch The Green Butcher brand
Tulip has created The Green Butcher brand and developed its first-ever vegan product, with vegan slices launching exclusively in Co-op this month.
Retail health drops below historic lows, the KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank says
The KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT) has determined that – as predicted – retail health in the third quarter of 2019 has surpassed the historic low previously recorded in the final quarter of 2012, when the UK’s economy faced the
John Dewar & Sons teams up with Amazon UK to launch livestream whisky tasting
John Dewar & Sons has teamed up with Amazon for its first-ever livestream alcohol tasting and Amazon UK’s first-ever livestream event on 24th October, in a move to help educate new and existing whisky drinkers on Scotch, and innovate within
N Brown taps Bloomreach AI to fuel digital experiences across all its core brands
Bloomreach Inc, the Digital Experience Platform company, has been selected by digital retailer N Brown to help to provide an optimised, consistent and seamless customer experience across its core brands JD Williams, Simply Be, Ambrose Wilson and Jacamo. Using its
Lidl to invest £15bn in British food, farming and production
Lidl GB, which this year celebrates its 25th Anniversary, has today announced that it will be investing a record £15 billion in British suppliers over the next five years.
High end accessories brand Coach opens at intu Trafford Centre
Iconic Greater Manchester retail and leisure destination intu Trafford Centre has welcomed high-end accessories brand Coach, with the luxury retailer’s first standalone store in the north west.
Weetabix returns to radio with new campaign for the airwaves
Weetabix, the UK’s number one breakfast cereal, is hitting the airwaves for the first time since 2014 in a bid to reach new audiences and remain front of mind in the dynamic breakfast sector.
