Selfridges has announced that it will launch a brand new wine and cigar shop on Friday 3rd May.
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Shoppers confused by supermarket promotions according to new research
30 April 2013
New research by SBXL has revealed that shoppers are more likely to be tempted by signs promoting special offers than the detail of the offer itself.
Birds Eye to promote midweek dining range on nationwide sampling tour
29 April 2013
Frozen food brand Birds Eye is undertaking its biggest sampling tour to date to promote its midweek dining portfolio.
Skillsmart Retail UK and the National Skills Academy for Retail request employer feedback on apprenticeship content and delivery
29 April 2013
Skillsmart Retail UK and the National Skills Academy for Retail (NSAR) are asking employers to take part in a consultation on the practical steps needed to transform apprenticeships following the government’s Richard Review on the future of apprenticeships.
UK beer sales down 2.9% in 2013 first quarter – BBPA
29 April 2013
New figures from the British Beer & Pub Association’s (BBPA’s) have shown UK beer sales fell 2.9% in the first quarter of 2013.
Waitrose moves into on-board food with Eurostar partnership
29 April 2013
Waitrose has announced that it is teaming up with Eurostar in a new partnership which will see the supermarket supply food and drink to all standard class buffet cars across Eurostar’s fleet.
Waitrose announces new wine buyer
26 April 2013
Waitrose has announced that Cat Lomax has joined its wine buying team, responsible for buying Bordeaux, Alsace, Rhône, Germany, Austria and USA for the supermarket.
Sainsbury’s cuts water consumption across entire estate
26 April 2013
Sainsbury’s has announced that it has reduced operational water consumption across its entire estate by 50% relative.
Tesco staff and customers raise £11.85m for Cancer Research charity
26 April 2013
Tesco has announced that its staff and customers have raised a record breaking £11.85m in one year for Cancer Research UK.
Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill receives Royal Assent
26 April 2013
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) announced yesterday that the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill has been given Royal Assent, creating the UK’s first independent adjudicator to oversee the relationship between large supermarkets and their direct suppliers.
