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Norwegian Seafood Council appoints new UK representative


The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has announced the appointment of a dedicated UK representative, Jack Robert Møller.

Survey reveals shoppers combining budget supermarkets with high end stores


A new survey by Vouchercloud has revealed that nearly two thirds of consumers who use upmarket stores such as Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Booths and Whole Foods Market top up their weekly shop at budget supermarkets.

Iceland trials new online shopping service


Iceland Foods has announced that it has begun trials of a new online shopping service that allows customers to place orders up to 10pm for free delivery the next day, subject to a minimum order value of £25.

Thirty own brand supermarket wines pick up gold medals at the International Wine Challenge


Marks and Spencer picked up thirteen gold medals across various styles including red, white, dessert wines, marsala and port, topping the supermarkets at this year’s International Wine Challenge (IWC).

Southampton warehouse becomes 24th Costco in UK


Costco Wholesale has announced that its new Southampton warehouse opening this month has become the 24th Costco warehouse in the UK.

One in three call for more independent stores on UK high streets


New research by Udozi has revealed that a third (33%) of shoppers want to see more boutiques and independent stores on local high streets, whilst nearly one in five (19%) would like to see more pop-up stores opening up locally.

UK still facing mass post office closures, NFSP survey reveals


A new survey by the National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP) has revealed a “disastrous financial situation” for the majority of post offices struggling to survive in the wake of falling incomes and a lack of new work.

Consumer spending up 3.6% in April, bolstered by warmer weather


New data from Barclaycard has revealed that warmer weather has had a positive impact on retailers, with total spend growth compared to April last year up 3.6%.

Waitrose unveils ‘University of the John Lewis Partnership’ plans


Waitrose has announced that it is to further develop its internal vocational qualifications programme through the ‘University of the John Lewis Partnership’, a range of work-based qualifications designed to offer partners the chance to gain externally recognised qualifications and progress in their career.

Anna Friel to be the voice of new food campaign from M&S


Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced the launch of a new food marketing campaign, covering online, print and television.

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