Mastercard sonic swings into action at The 148th Open
This week, golf fans at The 148th Open will be the first in the UK to hear the Mastercard sonic brand when they pay.
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ASOS hits bump in the road but still far outperforms in the UK, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of ASOS figures for the four months ending 30 June 2019, Sofie Willmott, lead analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Online fashion giant ASOS has reduced its FY sales and profit expectations, spooking
Central England Co-op throws support behind local producers with launch of new ‘Carefully Crafted’ range
Central England Co-op is celebrating the best of local produce with the launch of a new range in one its supermarkets located in the heart of the Peak District.
Two new LEGO stores coming to the UK in time for Christmas
LEGO brick fans are in for a treat this Christmas as The LEGO Group is bringing two new stores to Birmingham’s Bull Ring and Southampton West Quay Shopping Centre, opening in time for the Christmas season.
Spar continues European expansion with entry into Kosovo
Spar International announces the brand’s entry into the Kosovan retail market. Spar Kosovo is a new entity set up by a consortium of experienced partners in FMCG wholesale, retail, food safety and international franchising, who will work in partnership with
Mission to turn UK food and drink industry transparent launches with country’s first national provenance centre
The foundations have been laid to stamp out food fraud and give power back to the consumer with the unveiling of plans to build the country’s first national centre dedicated to food and drink transparency.
Hermes UK delivers the goods with smartphone barcode scanning technology from Scandit
One of the UK’s largest parcel delivery firms, Hermes UK, has taken a major step towards achieving its digital transformation goal by implementing mobile barcode scanning and augmented reality (AR) technology from Scandit, the mobile computer vision experts.
Robert Dyas to enhance post-purchase experience for customers with Narvar
Robert Dyas announces its partnership with Narvar, the intelligent customer experience platform that helps consumer-oriented commerce companies deliver better post-purchase experiences. The collaboration will see the homeware retailer further improve its customer experience after the buy button by providing consistent
Chi Chi London partners with Tryzens to launch e-commerce platform
Customers of Chi Chi London are set to experience a noticeably upgraded digital experience following the fast fashion retailer’s launch of its new e-commerce platform with help from digital commerce consultancy Tryzens.
Brompton Bicycle selects Divido to deliver point-of-purchase finance to online customers
Divido, the multinational white-label platform for point-of-purchase lending, has announced that it has been chosen by Brompton Bicycle, Britain’s largest manufacturer of bicycles, to provide point-of-purchase finance to online customers. With increasing emphasis and importance placed on e-commerce, Brompton
Co-op curbs Green House Gas emissions in face of climate emergency
ccelerating steps to curb its Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and backs global goals to limit warming to the most stringent of targets.
Connect Distribution launches LiveChat as part of 50th anniversary celebrations
Connect Distribution, the home appliance service and spare parts distributor, has launched an online LiveChat functionality while celebrating its 50th anniversary. Providing instant access to experienced customer service personnel, the messaging tool helps solve customer queries in real-time.
Hobbycraft celebrates renewed contract with Retail Assist
Hobbycraft, the largest arts and crafts retailer in the UK, has continued to develop its relationship with Retail Assist through a further extension of its IT Help Desk support.
Spar brand sweetens up summer with on-trend confectionery launches
Spar brand is introducing a range of on-trend additions to its adults and kids confectionery offerings, to keep the line-up feeling fresh and relevant for shoppers.
Bagboard, a new alternative to the single use plastic bag for independent retailers in Central London
Bagboard, a new advertising platform bridging the worlds of digital and OOH all whilst engaging consumers with an opportunity to make a positive environmental impact, will launch late July 2019 in Central London.
M&S selects Global-e to support international online sales growth
Marks & Spencer renewed and extended its partnership with leading cross-border e-commerce solutions provider, Global-e, to help support its online international sales growth ambitions.
Homebase appoints Atomic as creative lead agency, amid turnaround
UK and Ireland based DIY retailer Homebase has appointed Atomic London as its lead creative agency after running a two-month pitch process to find a new creative partner.
Jack Barclay Bentley and Huntsman, Savile Row reveal bespoke Bentayga
The flagship Jack Barclay showroom, Bentley’s oldest retailer, today announces a limited edition Bentayga with renowned Savile Row tailor, Huntsman. It’s a creative partnership between two brands this year both celebrating a Centenary – Bentley Motors was founded in 1919,
intu shopping centres first in the UK to be child-friendly wifi certified
intu has become the UK’s first shopping centre owner to be certified as having child-friendly wifi at its national portfolio of popular shopping destinations.
Diners’ club, tastecard, partners with YO!
The world’s largest diners’ club, tastecard, has partnered with Japanese street food and sushi restaurant YO! to offer members 2-for-1 on dishes throughout the week, with a continuous effort and mindset to support the high street.
Independents’ Day campaign calls on consumers to spend £5 at an independent retailer this Thursday
Independents’ Day UK - a grass-roots campaign is calling on shoppers across the UK to spend £5 with an independent retailer this Thursday, 4 July.
Sainsbury’s problems grow as no recovery plan offered, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of Sainsbury's figures for the 16 weeks ending 29 June 2019, Thomas Brereton, retail Aanalyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘The myriad of negative growth figures covering Sainsbury’s eagerly awaited Q1 results appeared
IRI launches FMCG’s first agile Media Measurement Application for improved digital media decisions
The media that brands are currently investing in is changing rapidly, creating uncertainty in the advertising space and making it harder to prove the impact of media on brand sales. TV still represents a much larger proportion of media spend
Decathlon announces increase in off- and online sales
Decathlon, the world’s biggest sports retailer, has announced plans for further UK investment that will see it open its 50th UK store and create 200 jobs by 2021, after total annual sales grew 14.4% and online sales increased 19.6%.
England’s high streets to be revitalised with help from new government task force
The regeneration of high streets in England has received a boost with the creation of a new government task force led by experts at Manchester Metropolitan University.
