Day: September 4, 2024
Proper partners with Netflix on limited-edition chilli caramel flavoured popcorn
The bags have hit Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose and Morrisons stores
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Morrisons launches scan and go trial at six stores
Morrisons said it was carrying out a trial at six stores
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Drink delivery app launches offering viral TikTok cocktail bundles
Zoom Drinks Delivery launched in Glasgow last month, offering more than 800 products which are ordered via its app and delivered for free
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Hilton Food Group enjoys further growth in strong first-half results
The meat, seafood and plant-based packer saw pre-tax profits rise by almost 38% like for like, in the first half of 2024
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SpiritsEurope urges EU Commission support amid China trade war
The European trade body fears Chinese proposals to introduce duty fees on EU liquor could have a huge impact on the market
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JLP submits proposals to convert former John Lewis warehouse into 215 homes
The site in Reading is the final of three proposed build-to-let redevelopments as part of JLP’s £500m joint venture with Abrdn
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Shop thefts recorded by police ‘a drop in the ocean’ compared with retail’s experience
University of London professor of criminology Emmeline Taylor said the nation was experiencing a “tsunami” of shop theft
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Ghana set to increase cocoa farmgate prices as suppliers face more cost squeezes
Ghana and neighbouring Ivory Coast are soon set to unveil government-stipulated cocoa farmgate prices for the 2024/25 season
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Burberry names former Gucci exec as new CMO
Burberry has named former Gucci CMO Jonathan Kiman as its new chief marketing officer, who is due to step up to the plate on 9 September.
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Uniqlo appoints renowned British designer as new creative director
Uniqlo has named British designer Clare Waight Keller as its new creative director, who was previously appointed as the brand’s designer of the Uniqlo: C collection, last September.
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Interview: How Ikea plans to take on eBay and Facebook with its resale marketplace
Ikea is doing marketplace differently with its new peer-to-peer resale platform, and is vying to take on eBay and Facebook Marketplace. Retail Gazette finds out how it works.
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Poundstretcher unveils further price cuts in value push
Poundstretcher has slashed its prices by up to 75% across hundreds of selected products in its summer sale as it ramps up its value offer.
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The Perfume Shop begins recruitment for 750 festive roles
The Perfume Shop has launched its Christmas recruitment programme to help meet demand during the busy trading period.
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Amazon’s AI-powered shopping assistant Rufus arrives in the UK
Amazon has launched an AI-powered shopping assistant in the UK for the first time after rolling out the feature in the US earlier this year.
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Morrisons trials scan and go in stores
Morrisons is trialling scan and go technology in selected stores as it continues to play catch up with its rivals.
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Asda becomes first UK supermarket to sell refurbished TVs in stores
Asda is to sell refurbished TVs in its stores as it looks to provide customers with budget friendly options.
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Watch: Morrisons launches ‘Pay Less with More Card’ campaign to boost loyalty
Morrisons is launching a new brand platform and integrated, multi-platform campaign in a bid to reinforce its commitment to its ‘More Card’ loyalty scheme.
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Former Clarks CEO back in control following mass senior staff exits
Former Clarks chief executive Victor Herrero is back in control of the shoe retailer, at least on an interim basis, as it looks for a new CEO.
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Dollar Tree says macro environment is one of the most difficult “we’ve ever seen”
Company releases soft second quarter earnings, but says new strategy is working
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Kroger and Albertsons CEOs to testify in antitrust case
The heads of the two grocery giants are expected to defend their merger proposal in week two of the trial in Oregon
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