Industry News

Sainsbury’s launches luxury pet food range


Sainsbury’s has announced the launch of the Delicious Collection, an own-brand range of luxurious and healthy meals for dogs and cats.

Waitrose to use Profitero pricing technology for its brand price match initiative


Pricing intelligence service Profitero has announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Waitrose to become a new data provider for the retailer’s Brand Price Match initiative.

Stores must ‘revolutionise’ online and high street offerings


According to a new survey from the Centre for Retail Research, one in five stores could disappear altogether from UK high streets as more people turn to shopping online.

New report forecasts one in five stores will close by 2018


A new report published by the Centre for Retail Research looks at how UK retailing will have changed by 2018.

Tesco to launch dedicated breakfast sandwich range


Tesco has announced that from this week, it is to become the first retailer to launch a dedicated breakfast sandwich range across the UK.

Family spending power at 12 month low – Asda Income Tracker


The latest Asda Income Tracker has revealed that family spending power fell by £1 a week year-on-year in April 2013 – driven by the sharpest decline in wage growth since the start of the economic crisis.

The Co-operative Group announces drive to divert all food store waste from landfill


The Co-operative Group has announced it is rolling out a new recycling scheme to divert all food store waste away from landfill.

Co-operative Food study reveals unhealthy lifestyles of TV soaps


A new study by The Co-operative Food has shown that the UK’s favourite soap stars are portraying irresponsible lifestyles, with high levels of unhealthy eating and alcohol consumption, and a total lack of exercise.

Sainsbury’s signs up to the National Equality Standard


Sainsbury’s has announced it is one of 18 major UK businesses to sign up to a new National Equality Standard (NES), to promote diversity and inclusion.

London International Wine Fair organisers hail final event at ExCeL


This week’s London International Wine Fair (LIWF) has been pronounced a success by the organisers and exhibitors alike. It was the last LIWF to be held at ExCeL before a move back to Olympia next year.

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