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Unilever dropping ‘normal’ supports social causes, an essential driver of purchases for a quarter of global shoppers, according to GlobalData

Following today’s news (9 March) that Unilever has dropped ‘normal’ claims when referring to skin and hair types in a bid to push an inclusivity message;

09/03/2021 | Manufacturer news | Read More
Unilever’s living wage pledge is ahead of the competitive CSR curve, says GlobalData

Unilever’s living wage pledge is ahead of the competitive CSR curve, says GlobalData

Following todays (21 January 2021) that Unilever had committed to a 2030 pledge to ensure the living wage for all supply-chain workers worldwide; Lucy Ambler, consumer analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Tight supermarket

21/01/2021 | Manufacturer news | Read More

Unilever sets €1bn sales target for plant-based meat and dairy alternatives

Unilever today announced a new annual global sales target of €1 billion from plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, within the next five to seven years. The growth will be driven by the roll-out of The Vegetarian Butcher as well as

24/11/2020 | Manufacturer news | Read More

Unilever’s €1bn plant-based food target should be emulated by others, says GlobalData

Following today’s news (Wednesday 18 November) that Unilever has set a €1bn ($1.2bn) target in annual plant-based food sales; Ryan Whittaker, consumer analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Unilever has chosen the right time

18/11/2020 | Manufacturer news | Read More
Comfort, Domestos and Surf, get into festive spirit with new, limited-edition fragrances

Comfort, Domestos and Surf, get into festive spirit with new, limited-edition fragrances

The UK’s leading home care brands, Comfort, Domestos and Surf are adding limited-edition festive fragrances to their portfolios in the lead-up to Christmas. The new seasonal winter range includes; Surf Frosted Pine & Apple Liquid Detergent and Domestos Frosted Pine

08/10/2020 | Household products, Product Time | Read More

Unilever chooses Commencis to boost growth and customer experience on digital channels

Commencis today announces that its enterprise-level big data analytics and engagement platform Dataroid has been chosen by Unilever Turkey to better understand user behaviour across digital channels, enhance customer experience with multi-channel engagement and drive growth with real-time marketing.

03/09/2020 | Manufacturer news | Read More

Unilever magics up its coolest range of ice creams to date

Unilever, the UK’s number one ice cream manufacturer, is set to brighten up freezers across the nation this summer with its latest range of innovation from the iconic Wall’s brand.

02/03/2020 | Dairy products, Ice cream, Product Time | Read More
Unilever considers selling tea brands as UK market set to decline to 7.8bn litres in 2019, says GlobalData

Unilever considers selling tea brands as UK market set to decline to 7.8bn litres in 2019, says GlobalData

Following on from the recent news (30 January 2020) of Unilever looking to sell its PG Tips and Lipton brands, Arian Bassari, consumer analyst at GlobalData, a leading data analytics company, offers his view on these developments: “Unilever selling its

31/01/2020 | Manufacturer news | Read More
Alibaba helps British businesses unlock the China opportunity

Alibaba helps British businesses unlock the China opportunity

China presents a massive growth opportunity for British businesses but they must understand the Chinese consumer, adopt a mobile first strategy and move fast, all of the time.

22/01/2020 | Retail Insight, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Unilever’s Sustainable Living Brands grew 69% faster than rest of business in 2018

Unilever’s Sustainable Living Brands grew 69% faster than rest of business in 2018

Unilever today announced that its purpose-led, Sustainable Living Brands are growing 69% faster than the rest of the business and delivering 75% of the company’s growth.

11/06/2019 | Manufacturer news, Sustainability Time | Read More
Unilever appoints Sunny Jain as President, Beauty & Personal Care

Unilever appoints Sunny Jain as President, Beauty & Personal Care

Unilever has announced that Sunny Jain has been appointed to the role of President, Beauty & Personal Care, and will become a member of the Unilever Leadership Executive (ULE).

27/03/2019 | Retail News | Read More

Unilever announces leadership and organisation changes

Unilever today announced changes to its leadership and organisation as it continues its transformation into a faster, leaner and more agile company. The changes build on our creation of three global Divisions last year – beauty & personal care,

14/03/2019 | People | Read More
Unilever to acquire The Vegetarian Butcher

Unilever to acquire The Vegetarian Butcher

The acquisition fits with Unilever’s strategy to expand its portfolio into plant-based foods that are healthier and have a lower environmental impact. With this acquisition, Unilever is responding to the growing trend among consumers to increasingly opt for vegetarian and

19/12/2018 | Manufacturer news | Read More
AXE launches a new gifting range, with experience-led global design by PB Creative

AXE launches a new gifting range, with experience-led global design by PB Creative

AXE (LYNX in the UK) introduces a new gifting range with a holistic 2D and 3D packaging design by London-based AXE brand guardians, PB Creative. In the build up to the festive period, AXE’s parent company Unilever asked PB Creative to

21/11/2018 | Manufacturer news | Read More

GS1 UK launches productDNA

Not-for-profit standards organisation GS1 UK has launched its new grocery product data service on behalf of its members; represented by the Industry Charter of 12 leading retailers and suppliers, including Tesco, Ocado and Unilever. productDNA has been designed by this

05/05/2018 | Data Time, Retail News, Retail Technology | Read More
Unilever to locate Food & Refreshment division in Rotterdam but maintains UK, Amsterdam and New York listings

Unilever to locate Food & Refreshment division in Rotterdam but maintains UK, Amsterdam and New York listings

Unilever is aiming to transform into a simpler, more agile and more focused business. The changes will further drive long-term performance and shareholder value, and build upon its Connected 4 Growth programme, the company said. Unilever is evolving its structure to be

15/03/2018 | Manufacturer news | Read More

Unilever to create single system for trade and marketing operations with Accenture and Salesforce solutions

Unilever, a global consumer goods company, has signed a deal with Accenture to implement Accenture Cloud Trade Promotion Management (TPM) and Accenture Cloud Retail Execution (RE) to create a single system for trade and marketing operations. Built on the Salesforce platform, the

25/07/2017 | Manufacturer news, Retail Technology | Read More
Unilever commits to 100% recyclable plastic packaging by 2025

Unilever commits to 100% recyclable plastic packaging by 2025

Unilever today committed to ensuring that all of its plastic packaging is fully reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 as it called on the entire fast-moving consumer goods industry to accelerate progress towards the circular economy.

16/01/2017 | Carbon footprint, Manufacturer news, Sustainability Time | Read More

Sales of Marmite jump £335,000 in week ending 15 October – up 61% on same period last year, IRI reports

Sales of Marmite, the concentrated yeast extract spread which was recently at the centre of a high profile dispute with UK retailer Tesco over its pricing, rose by £335,000 in the week ending 15 October. That represents an increase of

24/10/2016 | Retail News | Read More
FMCG suppliers need to be aware of retailer priorities and better prepared for their own ‘Marmite’ price conversation, says Bridgethorne

FMCG suppliers need to be aware of retailer priorities and better prepared for their own ‘Marmite’ price conversation, says Bridgethorne

Category and shopper management specialist Bridgethorne has urged FMCG suppliers to be better prepared for potential cost price discussions with retail multiples, following Tesco’s temporary suspension of Marmite and other Unilever brands.

18/10/2016 | Retail News | Read More

Progress made in Unilever’s labour practices in Vietnam, but significant challenges remain, says Oxfam

A new report published today by Oxfam finds Unilever’s overall commitment to labour rights in its Vietnam supply chain has improved over the last three years, but that significant challenges remain. The report follows a previous study in 2013 which highlighted

04/07/2016 | Ethical sourcing, Sustainability Time | Read More

Consumers taste the difference of sustainably grown food, Knorr study shows

Taste is a key driver of behaviour when it comes to the food we buy and eat with almost two thirds of consumers across the continent (64%) believing that sustainably grown vegetables taste better. This was the finding of a recent

09/06/2016 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Commitment to sustainability delivers even faster growth, Unilever reports

Unilever’s Sustainable Living brands continue to show superior performance, as the company reports on the fifth year of progress of the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan. Consumers expect more of brands and businesses now – and they reward those that deliver

16/05/2016 | Carbon footprint, Manufacturer news, Sustainability Time | Read More
Unilever announces new global zero waste to landfill achievement

Unilever announces new global zero waste to landfill achievement

Unilever today reached a new industry-leading achievement of sending zero non-hazardous waste to landfill across more than 600 sites, in 70 countries, including factories, warehouses, distribution centres and offices. Having identified the different non-hazardous waste streams in its operations Unilever

09/02/2016 | Carbon footprint, Manufacturer news, Sustainability Time | Read More
Unilever CEO, Paul Polman, welcomes Paris agreement on climate change at COP21

Unilever CEO, Paul Polman, welcomes Paris agreement on climate change at COP21

Unilever CEO, Paul Polman, has welcomed the Paris agreement on climate change achieved at COP2 on Saturday 12 December.

14/12/2015 | Carbon footprint, Sustainability Time | Read More
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