Digital entrepreneurs and innovators have the chance to make their technology dreams a reality thanks to the launch of Haatch, an investment proposition and digital hub backed by one of the biggest names in retail. Scott Weavers-Wright, the man behind
Sterilising specialist, Milton, is launching a month-long television advertising campaign on the 1 September 2013 to raise awareness of the Milton ‘Mini’ Portable Soother Steriliser in the UK. The TV advert forms part of an integrated marketing campaign to further increase brand awareness and promote
Morrisons plans to launch its first online food operation in 2014 and is in talks with Ocado to help deliver the offer. The announcement to sell food online accompanied Morrisons’ results for the last 12 months. In the year to
Baby retailer Kiddicare is sponsoring ITV2’s new sitcom Up All Night. Christina Applegate, Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph are reported to create pure comedy genius as they attempt to answer the question “is it really possible to have it all?” Promotional idents
Baby specialist retailer Kiddicare has opened its largest baby superstore today (12 December 2012) at Lakeside Retail Park. Kiddicare Lakeside is the retailer’s third regional destination superstore. It is located on a former Best Buy sites, acquired with parent company Morrisons
Kiddicare, the online nursery and baby equipment supplier owned by Morrisons, reports it has increased sales by 20% over a four-month period by investing in IBM solutions, which have helped drive repeat purchases. The solutions are reported to have enabled
Retail Times editor, Fiona Briggs, talks to David Martin, joint managing director at brand design agency, M Worldwide, about future retail trends Brand design agency, M Worldwide, has a hawk-eye view of the latest retail trends and concepts. The business
Morrisons, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket, has reported an 8% increase in pre-tax profits to £935m in the year ended 29 January 2012. Turnover rose 7% to £17.7bn (2010/11: £16.5bn) and by 1.8% on a like-for-like sales (excluding fuel and
David Martin, co-managing partner at the London retail design and branding agency, M Worldwide, believes e-tailers are poised to lead the resurgence in UK high streets High street occupancy levels are at an all-time low, internet shopping is increasing exponentially,
Morrisons, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket, is ramping up its offer in fresh foods and non-food. Announcing an 8% jump in first half pre-tax profits to £442m and 2.2% increase in like-for-like sales, Morrisons outlined its three-pronged growth strategy; focused
Morrisons is taking its first steps in online retailing with the acquisition of Kiddicare, the multi-channel baby products retailer, for £70m. The deal includes the rights to Kiddicare’s highly regarded technology platform. Kiddicare is the UK’s leading specialist online retailer
