VegfestUK, the Bristol veggie event, is adding a fringe-style festival to the mix this year, 21-29 May 2011. The event features vegetarian and vegan food producers from across the UK. They will be joined by week-long series of activities, cookery
Matthew Hopkinson, director at retail location data and insight provider, The Local Data Company, highlights the key topics debated at the Retail Week Conference, 16-17 March 2011 Stand still and you get run over. This is certainly true in the
Wynsors World of Shoes has teamed up with One iota, a social and mobile commerce solutions provider, to launch a transactional and mobile Facebook ‘shop’. After reporting a steep rise in mobile visitors to Wynsors.com, the retailer selected One iota
Employers can help reduce staff absenteeism brought on by back pain if they encourage employees to improve their posture, claims the workplace equipment provider Slingsby. Figures from the NHS show back pain remains the most common cause of workplace absence
Spar is launching its second national Wine Festival across its 2,100 licensed UK stores, following a successful promotion in 2010. From the 28 April 2011, Spar will be cutting the cost of popular wines from France and Australia by at
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
Cherrygood, the cherry juice drink, claims new research shows the juice can help reduce muscle damage caused by exercise. Research from London South Bank University showed after drinking cherry juice, athletes returned to 90% of normal muscle force in 24
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is issuing a rallying call to MPs to stop the ongoing crisis on UK high streets and secure the future of local shops. The call comes as new figures show a stark increase in
Employers can help reduce staff absenteeism brought on by back pain if they encourage employees to improve their posture, claims the workplace equipment provider Slingsby. Figures from the NHS show back pain remains the most common cause of workplace absence
Spar International has opened two Express convenience stores in Zimbabwe. Spar already trades from over 70 outlets in Zimbabwe and has opened 12 new stores there in the last 18 months. A further 10 will be opened by June 2011.
The Co-operative is introducing three products to its evolving own brand Taste the Seasons range. The new products are a Rhubarb & Custard Cake (£2.09), Pea & Mint Salad (£2.25 for 240g) and a Rosemary Chicken Sandwich (£2.50) and will
Blackpool-based Tangerine Confectionery, the leading British manufacturer of sugar confectionery and branded popcorn in the UK, has gained a top 20 place in the latest Sunday Times Deloitte Buyout Track 100, up from 47 last year. The league table ranks Britain’s
Fresh soup and pasta sauce brand Glorious!, has picked up a Gold Award at The Grocer Food & Drink Awards for its Diablo Sundried Tomato & Chilli pasta sauce, beating brands like Dolmio and Discovery in the cooking sauces/condiment category.
Coffee company Green Cauldon has opened a coffee house in Liverpool, selling handcrafted coffees made from beans grown on its 100-acre coffee farm in Byron Bay, Australia. The Green Cauldron branded coffee house is the first in a planned chain
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has set out a series of specific policy recommendations chancellor George Osborne can deliver for local shops in his budget next month. ACS also reacted to the commitments made by banks following negotiations with
The Co-operative has introduced a range of microwaveable meal pots, featuring a selection of meat, fish and vegetable dishes. According to The Co-operative, the meal pots are an ideal tea-time choice for people on the go or a simple lunch
The Co-operative is reintroducing its heritage apple juice, made from 1,000 varieties of rare apples, after a successful launch last year. According to the retailer, an extra 2,000 litres of The Co-operative Farms’ Truly Irresistible Tillington 1,000 pressed apple juice
Retailers are taking effective measures to tackle crime in their stores, according to the ACS’s annual Crime Survey. It reveals instances of robberies, staff theft, burglaries and verbal abuse have all fallen over the last year. However, ACS warns this
Administrations in the pubs, clubs and bars sector for Q4 2010 increased by almost a quarter at the end of 2010, as the unprecedented December weather took its toll on licensed operators. The statistics from the sector, published by the
Online stores for leading fashion and lifestyle brands including Coast, Habitat, Karen Millen, Matches Fashion, The Perfume Shop, Snow+Rock, TJ Hughes and Warehouse, developed by BT Fresca, enjoyed a record Christmas in 2010. The results build on strong performances in
Hispanic shoppers in the US are still buying branded personal care products in spite of the economic downturn when consumers tend to opt for less-expensive products in order to save money, according to new research from Mintel. It found lower-income,
Robert Wiseman Dairies has named Spar Goring and Spar Ponthir as two of its National Champions 2011 for excellent community retailing. The Capper-owned stores beat thousands of stores from across the UK and were nominated by local customers. A total
Italian retail group Gruppo Tuo is providing a home delivery service to customers at its Despar stores in Rome using environmentally-friendly vehicles. Gruppo Tuo uses a fleet of electrical and bi-fuel vehicles as part of its total fleet. The bi-fuel
Shoppers are feeling a lot gloomier about their financial prospects for 2011 compared to last year and three fifths – 61% – of shoppers say they plan to cut down on eating or drinking out in the year ahead, according
The Co-operative is launching its range of Easter eggs and treats, including three premium Truly Irresistible chocolate eggs, made with 100% Fairtrade chocolate. The three premium eggs are Fairtrade Milk Chocolate & Butterscotch Half Egg with Mini Eggs and two
