The Forum of Private Business is warning that jobs in the hair and beauty sector could be at risk after Tesco began offering budget cuts and treatments in some of its stores.
Tesco named top UK climate change business
14 October 2011
Tesco has been named the best UK company for its efforts in tackling climate change, by the FTSE 350 Carbon Disclosure Project. The news comes just one month after it was awarded top retailer globally for the second year running.
Senior appointments made to Community Alcohol Partnerships Board
13 October 2011
Baroness Helen Newlove, chair of Community Alcohol Partnerships, an industry-funded project set up to tackle under-age drinking, has welcomed the appointment of eight senior independent and retail members to serve on the management board.
Adams Foods launches “Mu” branded cheese in partnership with Tesco
12 October 2011
This week Adams Foods launches a new cheese brand called Mu in partnership with Tesco and available in Tesco stores nationwide. Alastair Jackson, Marketing Director for Adams Foods, comments, “It’s been fantastic to work alongside Tesco to develop the Mu brand, which both Tesco and the team here at Adams Foods are passionate about taking from strength to strength. Adams Foods is committed to developing products consumers love and Mu is no exception.”
Waitrose launches ‘biggest-ever’ value campaign
6 October 2011
Waitrose has today launched a high-profile focus on value, with a multi-channel campaign called ’1000s of ways to great value’ focusing on three key value commitments.
Tesco’s £500m price promotion looks ‘disappointing’, says analyst
5 October 2011
Tesco might not have done enough to “put it back on track”, according to a City analyst in the wake of today’s financial results from the leading supermarket chain.
Tesco sees fall in like-for-like sales in UK
5 October 2011
Tesco’s financial results out today are being described as its weakest six-monthly UK sales figures for 20 years.
Tesco and M&S triumph at Oracle World Retail Awards
29 September 2011
Tesco and Marks & Spencer have won awards at this year’s Oracle World Retail Awards.
Tesco’s own label is ‘shoppers’ favourite’
28 September 2011
A recent research study into shopper behaviour by leading marketing agency Haygarth has revealed that shoppers place Tesco’s own label ranges over and above those offered by Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Asda, M&S and Morrisons.
ChokaBlok adds new flavours to its range
27 September 2011
Tesco is set to further shake up the luxury ice cream sector with NPD to its ChokaBlok range.
