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Digital signage takes off in UK but penetration in supermarkets remains low

Digital signage takes off in UK but penetration in supermarkets remains low

Uptake of digital signage among UK retailers has nearly quadrupled to 46,000 stores from 12,500 since 2007, according to new research commissioned by LG Electronics, a leading producer of digital signage products. And it is expected to rise to 58,000

28/01/2011 | Digital advertising, Retail Technology, Services Time | Read More
Retailers fail to follow up with shoppers on social networks

Retailers fail to follow up with shoppers on social networks

Consumers are seeking closer, socially-enabled interactions with retailers but what they receive is vastly different from what they expect. That’s the key finding of new research from RightNow, the customer experience specialist. Its study, conducted with 1,000 consumers by GfK

27/01/2011 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Incoming Tesco CEO announces new executive committee

Philip Clarke has announced the make up of his executive committee to take effect on 1 March 2011 when he succeeds Sir Terry Leahy as group chief executive of Tesco. “I am delighted that I have been able to bring

27/01/2011 | People, Retail News | Read More

High street growth starts to slow, reports CBI

Sales volumes on the high street rose in January compared to a year ago but the pace of growth is starting to slow, according to the CBI. Its latest Distributive Trades Survey, which covers the two week period from 4

27/01/2011 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Tesco launches VAT-free deal on laptops and clothes

Tesco has cut the prices on all laptops and all adults’ clothing lines by 20% – the equivalent of the new rate of VAT. The price cuts start today, Wednesday 26 January, and will be available in store and online

26/01/2011 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Judging panel announced for Linda McCartney recipe contest

Judging panel announced for Linda McCartney recipe contest

Linda McCartney Foods has announced the judging panel for its contest to find the UK’s Tastiest Meat Free Dish. It includes photographer Mary McCartney, celebrity chef Aldo Zilli, Green & Blacks co-founder Josephine Fairley, Atomic Kitten and Celebrity Masterchef winner,

26/01/2011 | Manufacturer news, Retail News | Read More

ACS lobbies MPs to save Britain’s high streets

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has taken its campaign for an amendment to the Localism Bill to key MPs who sit on the Committee that will scrutinise and amend the new law. In the brief sent to the Public

25/01/2011 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
What’s up Boo Boo? Feel Good Drinks partners Yogi Bear film

What’s up Boo Boo? Feel Good Drinks partners Yogi Bear film

The Feel Good Drinks Company is teaming up with the new Yogi Bear movie, releasing in UK cinemas on 11 February 2011, as official soft drinks partner and is launching an on pack promotion on its children’s range with a

25/01/2011 | Manufacturer news, Retail News | Read More
Rutter’s promotes Perkins to vice president, marketing

Rutter’s promotes Perkins to vice president, marketing

Rutter’s Farm Stores, the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain, has promoted Robert Perkins to vice president, marketing. Perkins, who joined Rutter’s in 2007, had been director of marketing. He has nearly 30 years’ experience in the convenience retail industry in the

24/01/2011 | Convenience and independent retailers, People, Retail News | Read More
Co-operative introduces seasonal own brand range

Co-operative introduces seasonal own brand range

The Co-operative has introduced a new own label range based on seasonal produce. Called Taste the Seasons, it will will be refreshed to reflect the British seasons throughout 2011. According to the retailer, the range addresses the growing demand for

24/01/2011 | Own label, Product Time | Read More

Tesco to invest £20m in e-commerce distribution centre

Tesco is investing £20m in a new distribution centre in Enfield for its e-commerce business and Express convenience chain. It will be developed in partnership with Gazeley, a leading provider of sustainable logistics. The 152,000sq ft unit will be located

21/01/2011 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Bad weather drives food sales down 3.4% in December, reports ONS

Bad weather drives food sales down 3.4% in December, reports ONS

Bad weather hit sales of food in December 2010 with retail sales down by 3.4% – the biggest fall on record, according to the Office for National Statistics. Non-food stores increased by 3.1% with rises across all sectors except household

21/01/2011 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Private labels impress US shoppers on product quality

New research from Mintel has found 44% of grocery shoppers in the US believe private label products are of better quality today than they were five years ago. The private label market has enjoyed sales growth in recent years and

21/01/2011 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Xavier Hua is appointed managing director of ECR Europe

Xavier Hua has been appointed managing director of ECR Europe, which will be the new regional platform for collaboration within The Consumer Goods Forum. ECR Europe was previously managed by AIM – the European Brands Association. Hua brings broad experience

20/01/2011 | People, Retail News | Read More

Carlsberg contracts Accenture for application services

Leading brewer Carlsberg has agreed a five-year contract with management consultancy Accenture to provide application services for its European operations. Under the agreement, Accenture will support a range of application services in a co-sourcing agreement managed by Carlsberg. It will

19/01/2011 | Retail Technology, Services Time, Supply chain | Read More
Tesco beats BP as UK’s favourite fuel retailer

Tesco beats BP as UK’s favourite fuel retailer

Tesco is the UK’s favourite fuel retailer, according to a new survey of motorists conducted by independent market analyst, Datamonitor. Second place was also scooped by a supermarket – Morrisons. Fuel specialist, BP, which has the largest share of the

19/01/2011 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Younger baby boomers hit most by recession in US

New research conducted by Mintel shows 45-54-year-olds (younger baby boomers and older generation X consumers) will take longer to recover from recession. Nearly half (47%) of this group (versus 33% overall) say they, “have only been spending money on necessities”

19/01/2011 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Food price inflation up by 1.6% last month

Food price inflation up by 1.6% last month

Food prices rose by 1.6% last month (December 2010), driven by vegetables, bread, cereals, milk, cheese and eggs, according to the Office for National Statistics. The rise – the largest ever between a November and December period – put upward

18/01/2011 | Data Time, Reports | Read More
Spar Austria to open store in house where Mozart was born

Spar Austria to open store in house where Mozart was born

Spar Austria has announced plans for a new store in Salzburg in the house where Mozart was born. According to the retailer, it will offer specially selected delicacies to fit with the tourist theme of the house and surrounding area.

18/01/2011 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Butcher’s Pet Care opens new manufacturing and distribution unit

Butcher’s Pet Care opens new manufacturing and distribution unit

Butcher’s Pet Care (BPC), a leading UK family owned pet food business, has opened a new manufacturing and distribution facility in the Midlands, which incorporates sustainable design features. The site has been developed in partnership with Gazeley, a global provider

18/01/2011 | Carbon footprint, Manufacturer news, Retail News, Sustainability Time, Water | Read More
Spar Scotland targets independents with recruitment package

Spar Scotland targets independents with recruitment package

Spar Scotland retailer, CJ Lang, has launched a recruitment drive for independent retailers with a package worth up to £33,600 for stores converting to the Spar brand. The package comprises up to £25,000 per store to help with conversion, including

18/01/2011 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s launches Fresh Kitchen format on Twitter

Sainsbury’s launches Fresh Kitchen format on Twitter

Sainsbury’s has picked the micro-blogging web site, Twitter, to launch its new format takeway food store, Fresh Kitchen. The retailer’s first concept store was opened in central London on 13 January 2011. According to a Sainsbury’s spokesperson, the retailer has

18/01/2011 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
ACS: minimum alcohol prices will not curb supermarket discounts

ACS: minimum alcohol prices will not curb supermarket discounts

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) claims the Government’s impending ban on below cost selling of alcohol will barely affect the supermarket promotions that have attracted criticism. Under plans to be unveiled by the government later today (18 January 2011),

18/01/2011 | Alcohol, Comment, Opinion Time, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Celebrate National Popcorn Day, says Diva brand

Celebrate National Popcorn Day, says Diva brand

Diva Popcorn is urging consumers to celebrate National Popcorn Day on 19 January 2011 by tucking in to its brand. Diva is said to be the first air-popped flavoured popcorn in the UK, and provides a low level of fat

17/01/2011 | Crisps and savoury snacks, Product Time | Read More
Marks & Spencer Plan A director to speak at Lean & Green conference

Marks & Spencer Plan A director to speak at Lean & Green conference

Richard Gillies, director of Plan A at Marks & Spencer, the retailer’s programme for developing a sustainable business, is one of the headline speakers at the Lean & Green Conference, being held in London on 3 March 2011. The event

17/01/2011 | Conferences, Events, Services Time, Sustainability Time | Read More
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