Day: September 5, 2024
Poundstretcher holding 75%-off ‘summer sale’ and second weekend of £10 giveaways
The variety discounter said it was slashing the price of hundreds of products from this week
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Livestock producers brace for bluetongue virus impact
The total number of cases stands at five infected premises
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Pernod Ricard denies China brandy dumping allegations
Producers were ‘very much mobilised’ against the threat posed by tariffs, Pernod Ricard’s CFO said
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Finnebrogue partners with Foods Connected on AI chatbot project
The meat and plant-based manufacturer will trial a generative AI chatbot that answers employee questions on allergens
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Ukraine eyes agrifoods exports boom ahead of EU accession
The country is ramping up exports but is still facing a series of logistical challenges linked to Russia’s invasion
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John Lewis revives ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ price promise
The century-old pledge was axed under former John Lewis director Pippa Wicks in 2022, as part of widespread cost-cutting measures
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Aldi hails £45m investment into British seafood industry
The discounter said that the investment was part of its commitment to championing ”Great British quality”
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Birds Eye unveils ‘biggest redesign in over a decade’, plus NPD
The brand’s new pack designs are ‘more uniform and easier for shoppers to find in store’, according to Birds Eye
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Former Clarks CEO returns following senior staff exits
Ex-Clarks CEO Victor Herrero has been drafted into a “steering committee,” led by chair Colin Li, from his position as a board member of the retailer’s majority shareholder, Viva Goods, to help run its day-to-day business as it looks for a new boss.
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Asos offloads Topshop to Bestseller owner as it refinances
Asos has announced a refinancing of the business as it enters into a joint agreement with investment firm Heartland over its Topshop and Topman brands.
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How M&S aims to become a digital fashion leader
M&S is targeting online growth for its clothing and home business, and is investing to not only improve the user experience but to capitalise on new selling opportunities. Georgia Wright explores.
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Primark UK sales dip as poor weather hits footfall
Primark UK sales are set to fall in its second half as poor weather led to lower footfall in its stores.
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Currys summer sales boosted by Euros performance
Currys hailed “a positive start to the year” as this year’s summer of sport helped to boost sales as shoppers refreshed their tech stack ahead of the Euros football tournament and Olympics.
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Gymshark appoints former-Farfetch exec as chief people officer
Gymshark has named Sian Keane as chief people officer in its latest senior appointment.
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John Lewis brings back ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ price promise
John Lewis is bringing back its ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ price promise as it reaffirms its commitment to quality products, brilliant service and competitive prices.
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Amazon hands 10% pay rise to frontline operations staff
Amazon has introduced an almost 10% pay rise for tens of thousands of its UK workers, effective from 29 September.
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Burberry exits FTSE 100 after share price plummet
Burberry is officially being demoted from the FTSE 100 following its September quarterly review.
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H&M relaunches Cheap Monday as it relaunches and is on Asos after 5-year hiatus
Asos has become one of the exclusive retailers for Cheap Monday, the H&M Group-owned brand.
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Times Are Changing: What Does The EU Green Deal Mean For The Packaging Sector?
With 94% of consumers saying it’s a brand’s responsibility to create products that are not harmful to the earth, it was only a matter of time b…
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S Group Rolls Out Coop Pasta Sauces In Carton Packaging
Finland’s S Group has rolled out Coop pasta sauces in cardboard containers, marking a shift from glass jars.
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