Tag "Egyesült Királyság"
Morrisons cuts prices on more than 2,000 products
From the end of August Morrisons More Card holders can buy thousands of products at significantly lower prices. The retailer is adding more than 70 items to the range of...
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Sainsbury’s to vacuum pack all lamb mince in UK supermarket first
Sainsbury’s is to swap its traditional plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its entire fresh lamb mince range in a bid to save 26 tonnes of plastic...
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Mondelēz’ SnackFutures Ventures Acquires Minority Stake In UK’s Urban Legend
SnackFutures Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Mondelēz International, Inc., has acquired a minority stake in Urban Legend, a ‘better-for-you’ fresh doughnut and pastry business in the United Kingdom....
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Waitrose becomes first major UK retailer to trial cork recycling scheme
Waitrose has become the first major UK supermarket to introduce a cork recycling scheme in a bid to reduce waste and improve its environmental impact. From 7 October, the upmarket...
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Alpro expands plant protein range in partnership with Peter Crouch
Alpro has added a series of new products to its plant protein range, in a new partnership with football legend Peter Crouch. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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New study claims print advertising delivers the best return on investment
In the fast-paced, digitally-driven world of advertising, the debate about the value of traditional media and digital channels is ongoing. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9...
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Boom in low-alcohol beers in UK
Fresh figures have shown that the UK has become one of the fastest growing markets for low ABV beers, following the change in alcohol duty introduced last summer. According to...
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Waitrose Launches ‘BrandsNew’ Innovation Programme
Waitrose has announced the launch of ‘BrandsNew’, a new branded innovation programme to identify and support new FMCG brands and their entry to the market. The UK retailer said the...
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Co-op Launches 24-Hour Online Delivery Service
Co-op has announced the launch of a 24 hour delivery service at its stores in Leeds, London and Manchester. The UK retailer said the move is in response to growing...
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Nestlé Purina invests £150 million for UK factory upgrade
Set to finish by early 2025, the upgrade in Wisbech includes new technology and machinery for production lines as well as initiatives to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions....
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Mars revives iconic Marathon Bar for limited time
Mars Wrigley UK has announced the return of its beloved Marathon chocolate bar (previously known as Snickers) to British supermarket shelves after a 34-year hiatus. The bar will be available...
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UK’s Co-op expands its franchise network in partnership with EG On The Move
Co-op UK has opened a new store as part of a new franchise agreement with petrol station network EG On The Move. The petrol station and store will offer electric...
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Amazon’s AI-powered shopping assistant Rufus arrives in the UK
Amazon has launched its AI-powered shopping assistant in the UK after rolling out the feature in the US earlier this year. The new chatbot Rufus, which is initially being launched...
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UK government confirms ‘junk food’ advertising ban
The restrictions on advertising products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) will take effect on 1 October next year. The new Labour government has made good on a pre-election...
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UK convenience sector investment reaches £1bn for first time
Investment in local UK shops hit record highs over the last year as convenience store retailers look to futureproof their businesses. Over the past year, convenience retailers spent a combined...
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Aldi UK invests record-sum in store expansion
Aldi in the UK announces a record £800 million (€ 928 million) investment in its store network. Last year, Aldi’s net sales grew by a historically high 16%, more than...
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Morrisons pilots scan and go at six branches
Morrisons has launched scan and go at six stores as part of a nationwide trial of the new technology. The supermarket giant said it was debuting the technology to gauge...
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Diageo brings Guinness 0.0 draught trial to UK pubs
Guinness 0.0 will be available on draught at more pubs and in football grounds across Great Britain following a successful initial roll-out in Ireland. Diageo previously offered Guinness fans in...
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UK government urged to prioritise food security by think tank
Policy Exchange reported a 30% drop in investment in the UK food and beverage manufacturing sector since 2019. The UK government has been urged to change its approach to national...
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PepsiCo invests GBP 13m in its Doritos factory in Coventry
PepsiCo is investing GBP 13m in its Coventry tortilla chips factory, which has been producing Doritos products in the UK for 30 years. This article is available for reading in...
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Asda stops testing refill stations
Asda will discontinue testing its refill stations, citing challenges in the current form of the initiative’s operation. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 Cost, convenience, cleanliness...
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UK: electric vehicle charging payment in the Lidl Plus app
Lidl GB becomes the first UK supermarket to integrate payment for charging electric vehicles (EVs) into its rewards app. As the latest development in the Lidl Plus programme, customers using...
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Amazon to pilot one-hour delivery in the U.K.
Amazon is testing the viability of Prime Air one-hour drone delivery in a European nation. The e-tail giant is one of six organizations taking part in new trials conducted by...
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Aldi axes click-and-collect service to focus on ‘keeping prices low’
Aldi will put an end to its click-and-collect service to focus on offering the “lowest possible prices” for customers. Shoppers will be able to order online for collection for the...
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Arsenal signs Chivas Regal
With transfer deadline day two weeks away, Arsenal has announced a multi-year partnership with Pernod Ricard-owned Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal. Chivas Regal will be supporting both the men’s and...
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Morrisons raises store freezer temperatures to limit carbon emissions
Morrisons has launched a new trial to increase the temperature of some supermarket freezers by 3°C in a bid to cut carbon emissions. The move, which will not impact food...
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McCain Foods to close UK factory, 115 jobs at risk
Canada’s McCain Foods has conducted a review of its UK business and is proposing the closure of a fries factory. The company revealed it is looking to cease production of...
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Asda co-owner injects £30m to ‘improve store experience’ to stop falling sales
Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa is to inject an emergency £30m to “improve the in-store experience” as sales fall at the supermarket giant. The package will be invested during the remainder...
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Iceland posts record profits as £1 range sales soar
Iceland Foods hit record profit last year as cash-strapped shoppers embraced its £1 value range. The frozen food retailer told bondholders last week that in the year to 29 March,...
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Lidl invests £1.5bn in British beef production
Lidl is beefing up its sustainability commitments with the launch of £1.5bn investment into British beef production over the next 5 years. The discounter is aiming to set a new...
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