Sensormatic Solutions launches Sensormatic IQ
Unify diverse data and insights with the new intelligent operating platform designed to drive improved shopper experiences and retail outcomes
Healthy and eco-friendly Milliways Super Natural Gum set to shake up the category
UK start-up Milliways is a next generation confectionery business that provides healthy and natural alternatives to everyday snacks. The first product to be launched by the brand is its range of Super Natural Gum to rival conventional chewing gum brands
Regulator approves UK’s first recycling plant for household batteries
Specialist waste management firm, WasteCare, has opened the UK’s first full-scale household battery recycling facility following approval from the Environment Agency (EA).
Shoe Zone records 253% increase YoY for online welly sales as UK takes to outdoors in lockdown
Shoe Zone has seen a 253% increase YoY for online welly sales as the UK takes to the outdoors during the lockdown.
Selligent Marketing Cloud: what’s in store for the retail sector in 2021?
Sam Counterman, director of marketing, Northern Europe & global digital lead at Selligent Marketing Cloud, discusses his predictions for retailers in 2021
Reedy Pro and Greenman Garden Tools celebrate a year of trading under hardware heavyweight Eliza Tinsley
Eliza Tinsley, whose history in manufacturing and selling high-quality fencing and hardware products dates back more than 165 years, acquired horticulture and garden tool businesses Reedy Supplies and Greenman Garden Tools in February 2020. Following the acquisition, Eliza Tinsley unveiled
Experts reveal the biggest retail design trends for 2021 and beyond
New expert insight reveals the retail design trends for 2021 from more welcoming designs to reflect real living spaces to focusing on experiences over sales.
Nomadic Dairy goes Vitamin D positive for yogurt
Nomadic Dairy is introducing Yogurt+, a range of twenty yogurts and yogurt drinks across four formats that are boosted with 100% of an adult’s vitamin D.
Klarna launches new campaign to celebrate consumers, support regulation and challenge the status quo
Klarna UK has launched a campaign, championing consumers who are managing their spending responsibly, supporting regulation and challenging common stereotypes.
Nine in 10 eligible card transactions made using contactless in 2020, Barclaycard data reveals
New data from Barclaycard reveals that contactless technology has emerged as one of the big winners of 2020, accounting for 88.6% of all eligible card transactions.
Retail sales fall in 2020 is worst year-on-year decline on record, ONS reports
Retail sales fell 1.9% in 2020, compared with 2019, the largest year-on-year fall on record, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.
New lockdown business wins global investment contest
Vegan ice cream brand Fravocado diversified its business after Covid hit and set up an online shop for frozen home deliveries, going on to win a global investment competition.
Ozon’s sales of French goods jump four-fold in 2020
Many French products available on Ozon are currently available via Russian sellers on the platform. Ozon hopes to see more French brands join its online marketplace directly.
Thai Dragon launches authentic noodle range
The newly launched Thai Dragon brand has expanded into noodles launching two new lines this week.
The Food and Drink Federation responds to the publication of the Skills for Jobs White Paper
Commenting on the publication of the Skills for Jobs White Paper Mark Corbett, education and skills policy manager, the FDF, said: “We welcome the publication of the Skills for Jobs White Paper today, and the focus on employers taking a
Nakd goes nutty with new Almond Macaroon flavour
Nakd is expanding its unique flavour variety with new Almond Macaroon available in both multipack and single from February. The new flavour ‘Almond Macaroon’ is made of just fruits & nuts smooshed together however with the Nakd flavour twist… tastes just
World’s first hugging app: send real, physical hugs – delivered safely!
German start-up "Huggster" starts its crowdfunding project on Indiegogo on World Hug Day, the 21st of January. With its globally unique app, Huggster makes it possible to give a real hug to all those you cannot hug yourself. The hug
Vape brand Dinner Lady is launching a disposable Vape Pen
UK premium vape brand Dinner Lady is launching its new disposable Vape Pen – with high-quality e-liquids specially created for the device.
SOCKSHOP announces donation to UK homelessness charity, Emmaus, thanks to proceeds raised through its 2020 Advent Calendars
Leading sock and hosiery retailer SOCKSHOP is delighted to announce its annual donation to UK homelessness charity Emmaus, thanks to proceeds raised from sales of their 2020 Advent Calendar. Through 2020 sales, the brand raised an incredible £17,839.49 for the charity.
Portfolio Home trials plastic free, eco-friendly packaging on new bed linen designs
Manchester based home textile supplier; Portfolio Home has unveiled its new eco-friendly, sustainable fabric packaging as an alternative to single-use plastic often used on bed linen packaging.
Cherry Tree’s online consumer preserve sales reach a record high
Cherry Tree's sales for December 2020 were up 613% on the same time last year having shipped 8,000 orders across the UK, either as gifts or products for hungry foodies.
Restrictions accelerate growth at Pets at Home, boding well for 2021, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of Pets at Home figures for Q3 FY2020/21; Jonathan Rock, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Pets at Home shone in its third quarter, achieving an impressive 18.0% growth in group revenue
Shaken Other extends availability with Morrisons launch
Shaken Other has announced an exciting new deal to supply Morrisons stores with its dairy-free shake range.
Supermarkets are the unsung heroes, says healthcare and consumer practice, alva
Of all the many seismic changes that 2020 has precipitated, one that may have gone under the radar of most people is the impact of the pandemic on perceptions of the UK supermarket sector.
Kusmi Tea brews up Cegid’s digital solutions to strengthen retail business
Retail software vendor, Cegid, announced today that the French upmarket tea brand, Kusmi Tea, tripled online sales on its e-commerce site during lockdown and used the period to accelerate plans for introducing more omnichannel and digital services across Europe.
Retail refurbishment at Liverpool Central Station attracts new tenants
Property investment and development company, Augur Group, report full occupancy at the newly refurbished transport retail hub, which immediately adjoins Liverpool Central Station. Four new tenants have been secured, the majority of which signing lease lengths of up to 10
