Selfridges stocks Welsh Bug Farm Foods
Selfridges is now stocking innovative food from Wales made with insects, it has been announced by St Davids-based Bug Farm Foods.
Arla tackles food waste with change to best before labels in UK industry first
For as long as it has been legally necessary to have “use by” or “best before” on pack, milk has always been sold with a “use by” date. However, with research from WRAP suggesting that as much as 7% of
Majestic to give away 1m bottles of wine to introduce new wines to streaming generation
Majestic Wine, the UK’s largest specialist drinks retailer, is rolling out a new ‘wine fitting’ service in all 200 of its branches - and giving away almost one million bottles of wine to its customers.
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield announces music events to launch Westfield brand in Europe
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) today announces a series of music events with A-list performers to celebrate the rollout of the only global shopping destination brand Westfield, across ten shopping destinations in Continental Europe throughout September.
Haribo reaps sweets supply chain success
Haribo, the European manufacturer of sweets including jelly babies, gum bears and liquorice, has 19 production sites and 10 distribution centres around the world. Employing around 6,000 people worldwide, it exports to over a hundred countries. Yet keeping up with
Asda rolls out three new Polish delis
Asda and world food expert Surya Foods first partnered in 2012 to launch three specialist Polish delis at selected Asda stores in Slough, Hounslow and Leyton. Following the success of the concessions, in the space of just a year, the
Pepe Jeans London announces Dua Lipa capsule collection for AW1
Pepe Jeans London are delighted to announce the first ever Dua Lipa capsule collection for AW19, following the announcement from Pepe Jeans London earlier this year that Dua Lipa would be the face of its new Spring Summer 2019 campaign.
Central England Co-op expands new ‘carefully crafted’ local range into second supermarket
Central England Co-op is again shining the spotlight on quality local producers by launching a new range at its Oakham Supermarket featuring some of the best products Rutland has to offer.
Pyramid announces world’s first 4-in-1 self-service kiosk
Pyramid Computer, a leading manufacturer of self-service kiosks, today announced the new polytouch® 32 PE4000, the world's first system to combine four kiosks with touchscreens on a single pedestal.
From big box to small box retailing – what Boxpark can teach the high street
Something is emerging in the old industrial areas, an exciting idea that is challenging the High Street and injecting the fun back into retail. The exact opposite of big box retailing, Boxpark, a food and retail park made out of
Halfords revamps customer service with new tech
8x8, Inc., a leading Software-as-a-Service provider of voice, video, chat, contact centre and enterprise-class API solutions powered by one global cloud communications platform, today announced its partnership with Halfords, the leading British retailer of car parts, bicycles, e-bikes, and bike
Iceland unveils biggest range update in frozen food
Supermarket Iceland has announced it is to undertake the biggest shake up in its own-brand history with over 550 new and improved products launching in stores from 2 September. The overhaul of Iceland’s popular own label follows months of market
Riva Home opens its first UK outlet store at Leeds Merrion Centre
On Saturday 24 August, Riva Home opened its first UK retail outlet store in the Merrion Centre. Established in Leeds in 1973, Riva specialise in the design and manufacture of over 5000 homeware products including cushions, curtains, bedding and throws
From top to bottom: converting from the upper funnel
The toughest part of attracting new clients to a business is initially getting them in the door or onto a website. According to Marketo, 96 percent of first-time visitors to a site won’t buy at that time. But that doesn’t
Baby brand, Kiddylicious, launches Houmous Dip-Dip
Kiddylicious, the UK’s fastest growing brand in the baby food market, has launched the very first dipper products into the baby category. The innovative NPD – Kiddylicious Houmous Dip-Dip and Kiddylicious Roasted Red Pepper Houmous Dip-Dip - is aimed at
Pull&Bear opens new larger store at Liverpool ONE
Inditex’s urban fashion brand, Pull&Bear, has officially opened its brand-new larger store on Liverpool ONE’s upper South John Street.
Emma Mattress announces retail partnership with John Lewis & Partners
Bed-in-a-box brand Emma Mattress has announced a strategic partnership with UK retailer John Lewis & Partners, which will see award-winning Emma Original Mattresses available in-store and online.
X5 Retail Group installs next-gen self-checkout terminals at Pyaterochka stores
X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer, has designed a next generation self-checkout solution at its innovation lab. This is the first hardware and software product that X5 created all by itself, and the Company has already installed 67
Global media brand Monocle opens at Hong International Airport
Global media brand Monocle has announced the opening of its first ever dedicated travel retail store at Hong Kong International Airport on Friday 23 August. The shop will be the first in a new rollout of airport based outposts for
St David’s, Cardiff, to welcome Levi’s store
The St David’s Partnership, owner of St David’s in Cardiff, one of the UK’s premier retail and leisure destinations, has announced the signing of a global leader in denim apparel, Levi’s®. The brand will be taking a 2,472sq ft unit
Yorkshire fish and chip shop gives update on China expansion
Scotts Fish and Chips, near York, has announced a huge increase in Chinese tourists visiting its restaurant. It says they now make up around 10% of sales, and the company has signed up with JGOO, the next generation mobile
Ted Baker appoints Japanese retail licence partner
Ted Baker, the global lifestyle brand, is pleased to announce that on 28 August 2019, it entered an agreement with Sojitz Infinity Inc. (“Infinity” or the “Licence Partner”) to create an exclusive retail licence deal for Japan, initially for five
Shop Direct to stock Topshop and Topman brands in fashion line up
Shop Direct, the UK’s largest integrated digital retailer and financial services provider, has added Topshop and Topman to its portfolio of more than 500 fashion brands. The business will also become the first UK retailer outside of the Arcadia Group
New York-inspired Union Square launches Leeds’ first ‘Sports Bottomless Brunch’
On Saturday 24 August, New York inspired bar & kitchen, Union Square launched Leeds first ever ‘Sports Bottomless Brunch’ offering up to 60 punters the unrivalled opportunity to secure a seat for the Arsenal v Liverpool game alongside a
Spar is first retailer to stock calorie free and internet sensation The Skinny Food Co.
Spar wholesaler for the North of England, James Hall & Co. is delighted to announce its support of Lancashire start-up and internet sensation, The Skinny Food Co.
