Mums are actually optimistic about the future of their own family’s quality of life, according to Asda’s new Mumdex research barometer.
Industry News
‘Young people confused ‘sensible alcohol consumption’, says new study
22 February 2012
Young people do not possess the “knowledge or skills” required to adhere to government guidelines for responsible alcohol consumption, according to a new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review.
Asda to focus on price in 2012
22 February 2012
Asda is promising a “relentless” focus on price in 2012, following its latest results, which saw like-for-like sales rise 1.0% (ex-VAT and ex-petrol), driven by the “successful delivery” of the Christmas plan in the 14 weeks to 7 January.
Tesco offers ‘alternative’ work experience opportunity for young people
21 February 2012
Tesco has reacted to criticisms over young people’s work experience with the retailer by today announcing that from now on any young person accepted for work experience would be offered a choice.
Park Garage Group to support CLIC Sargent charity
21 February 2012
Independent forecourt retailer, Park Garage Group has pledged its support to the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, CLIC Sargent.
PayPoint expands its field support team
21 February 2012
PayPoint has boosted its dedicated field support team from 42 to a force of 60 territory development managers in a move that will enhance relationships with retailers and help them profit from the new technology and schemes introduced by the company. The enlarged team will combine both field sales and operations.
Costcutter recognises hardworking suppliers in awards event
21 February 2012
Costcutter Supermarkets Group recognised and rewarded its top suppliers for 2011 at its annual “Supplier of the Year Awards” event, held at The Majestic Hotel in Harrogate.
Shopper numbers dip after festive boost, says analyst
20 February 2012
Footfall through UK retailers in the three months November to January was 1.8% up on a year ago, better than the 2.3% fall in the previous three months, according to the latest figures by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
Sainsbury’s to sell an extra 7.2m eggs ahead of Pancake Day
20 February 2012
Sainsbury’s is predicting record sales ahead of pancake day with the supermarket egg-specting to sell an extra 7.2 million eggs – meaning that over 61 million eggs will be sold in the days leading up to Shrove Tuesday (tomorrow).
Consumers less downbeat about economy in nearly two years, says analyst
20 February 2012
Markit’s UK household finance survey for February showed a further improvement in consumer confidence on the lows seen towards the end of last year.
