Co-op and FareShare create record-breaking two million meals for those in need
An ongoing partnership between Central England Co-op and FareShare Midlands has resulted in the creation of over two million meals for those in need during the pandemic.
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Panasonic signs six-year deal with Domestic & General
Panasonic has partnered with the UK’s leading provider of appliance care, Domestic & General (D&G), as its exclusive after care warranty provider for both Panasonic TV & Imaging products. The exclusive partnership will last for six years and will be
Chelmsford Star Co-op starts trial with Snappy Shopper
Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society, an independent Co-operative Society based in Chelmsford, Essex, is starting a home delivery trial with Snappy Shopper, the cutting-edge home delivery app and web platform.
Community food market Mercato Metropolitano plans £35m expansion in London, Europe and the US
COVID-19 has posed the biggest challenge to the UK hospitality and retail industries since WW2 – however, one food business is emerging in “good shape” with plans for a £35m expansion in London, Europe and the US.
Cybersecurity threats: here’s why retail is at risk
With the global pandemic still keeping the world stuck in one corner, nearly all aspects of our lives have moved to digital platforms. Although the rapid growth of e-commerce had already transformed the retail industry, the pandemic made this transition
Pineapple Island selects Brightpearl to add punch to its operations
Fast-growing handmade jewellery and accessories company Pineapple Island has selected Brightpearl to support rapid scale and introduce more customers to ethical accessories that won't cost the Earth.
SOCKSHOP announces The College of Podiatry endorsement of IOMI Footnurse Diabetic Socks
Leading sock and hosiery retailer SOCKSHOP is delighted to announce The College of Podiatry’s endorsement of the IOMI footnurseR Gentle Grip and Cushion Foot Diabetic socks. Launching on the 1 March 2021, the endorsement is a huge milestone for SOCKSHOP
Amazon Go: internet giant launches first till-free UK store
The opening of the first Amazon Go cashierless grocery store in the UK is perfectly timed to reduce physical contact during the pandemic, says ParcelHero
Aldi announces search for chief Easter egg tasting officers
Supermarket Aldi has today published the UK’s sweetest opportunity, as it launches a nationwide search for the most chocolate obsessed group of people to join Aldi as ‘Chief Easter Egg Tasting Officers’.
Russia’s Ozon opens new IT lab in St. Petersburg
Ozon, a leading multi-category online marketplace, announces the opening of a new IT lab in St. Petersburg.
Hotter celebrates £120k fundraising milestone with launch of Daffodil Wellington boot design
Hotter Shoes, the UK’s biggest footwear manufacturer, is celebrating raising more than £120,000 for Marie Curie with the launch of its latest limited edition charity partnership design.
Trio of inspiring leaders at Central England Co-op to take part in International Women’s Day event
International Women’s Day is to be marked with a special virtual event open to the public featuring three inspiring female leaders from retailer Central England Co-op as well as an array of diverse presentations.
This B-Corp month Mindful Chef leads way as a proudly certified B-Corp for three years running
Mindful Chef, the UK’s highest rated recipe box service, is proud to be one of the 175 small to medium sized businesses in the UK that is certified as a B-Crop. Determined to use its business as a force for
Halfords benefits as lockdown reignites cycling demand, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of Halfords figures for the seven weeks ending 19 February 2021; Jonathan Rock, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Halfords announced it expects its full-year profit before tax to be
GfK: global market for technical consumer goods turns positive in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted multiple industries in 2020, however the global market for technical consumer goods (excl. North America) displayed resilience with a value growth of +2 percent in the full year. Consumers turned to tech to continue working and
Dettol partners with CleanedUp to support small businesses in the UK
Today, Dettol announces the launch of a new program to help businesses raise hygiene standards when they reopen in partnership with CleanedUp (a brand of theUp.co) who supply simple and easy to install sanitising solutions. The new partnership will offer
Global Buy Now Pay Later pioneer – Zip – arrives in the UK with omnichannel solution
LeadingBuy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider Zip today announces its UK arrival with Homebase one of its first major brand partners – the first and only omnichannel BNPL provider for the home and garden experts.
Loop Cashmere launches with financial backing from one of UK’s leading retail experts
Loop Cashmere, the direct-to-consumer luxury cashmere brand with sustainability at its core, has launched with financial backing from one of the UK’s leading retail experts.
E-commerce womenswear fashion brand, In The Style, plans to float on AIM
In The Style, the fast-growing e-commerce womenswear fashion brand with an innovative influencer collaboration model, announces the intention to seek admission of the Company's ordinary shares to trading on AIM, a market of the London Stock Exchange.
Worldline and TJ Morris strengthen partnership to continue enhanced checkout experience in the UK
Worldline, the European leader in the payments and transactional services industry, has extended its partnership with TJ Morris, the multi-business company trading as Home Bargains, to speed up transaction times.
thortful expands product offering ahead of Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day hot on the heels of Valentine’s Day this year, thortful.com has expanded its product offering ahead of this key occasion to cater to its customers’ gifting needs.
Tapi Carpets appoints Widd Signs to deliver branded signage for new stores
Fast-growing retailer Tapi Carpets & Floors has awarded a sizeable contract to Widd Signs to create and install signage at all new stores over the course of 2021.
UK-first’s virtual High Street guide programme goes live across 10 Cotswolds towns and villages
A Stow on the Wold business has already seen its total sales after one month in lockdown increase by almost 800% - with the help of the new technology.
Back to school: Charles Clinkard creates free downloadable tool to help parents measure children’s feet from comfort of home
RENOWNED family footwear brand Charles Clinkard has created a free downloadable measuring gauge to help parents determine the right shoe size for their child’s feet, all from the comfort of their own homes.
PcComponentes selects CitrusAd as new retail media platform
PcComponentes, the leading Spanish ecommerce site for technology products, has launched CitrusAd’s Retail Media platform as the technology provider for its marketplace, providing brands with new opportunities to promote themselves on its websites, whether through sponsored product campaigns, banners or
