All news articles – Page 498
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NewsWaitrose using AI to improve personalised online shopping
The supermarket has signed a partnership with Netcore Unbxd that will see a suite of new AI-powered tools integrated into its website
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NewsHumble Warrior seeks £750k to fund retail expansion
A duo of Humble Warrior drinks have rolled into Waitrose this month
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail theft to cost £7.9bn in 2023
New research published this morning has forecast that the value of retail theft will reach £7.9bn this year amid an increased targeting of the industry
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NewsMedia Bites 13 November: Diageo, business rates, Retail crime
The world’s biggest spirits-maker has warned that it is struggling to shift its high-end whiskies in Latin America and the Caribbean
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NewsCity News: Marks & Spencer hails massive growth but keeps forecast cautious
Marks & Spencer “blew the bloody doors off” with its first half results, enthused one analyst, but the strong outperformance didn’t lead to upgraded forecasts
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NewsTetley owner profits hit by soaring costs
The group delivered a 7% rise in annual revenues to £140.5m in the year to 31 March 2023, with growth across its key markets of the UK, Canada and Australia
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NewsInternational growth boosts sales but hits Butternut Box profits
Fast-growing fresh online dogfood operator Butternut Box almost doubled sales last year thanks to international expansion, but losses reached almost £25m as it continued to plough cash into growth
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NewsIceland will not run Christmas ad in ‘no-brainer’ decision to invest in prices
‘This was a no brainer for us’, said Iceland executive chairman Richard Walker
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NewsSeasonal worker interest group forms to advocate for migrant workers
The group has been launched to provide the opportunity for policymakers, industry and key stakeholders to better understand the experiences of workers
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NewsPoundland yet to reach agreement on 15 former Wilko stores
The variety discounter struck an agreement with administrators for Wilko in August
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NewsPilgrim’s UK boss Siqueira lands new European role in big integration move
Siqueira’s appointment heralds the start of further integration between JBS-owned businesses Moy Park, Pilgrim’s UK and Pilgrim’s Food Masters
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NewsHybrid and home working boosts local shopping for c-stores
Since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, which saw a shift in people shopping locally as they stayed close to home, a net 1,266 new convenience stores have entered the market
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NewsUK cheese exporters face millions in losses without Canada trade dispute resolution
Artisan cheesemakers can currently export to Canada under a temporary agreement implemented post-Brexit
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NewsUnilever grants manufacturers access to its ‘warmer’ ice cream recipes
The patents will help ice cream brands make products that remain stable at –12°C
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NewsMilliways reformulates plastic-free gum for longer-lasting flavour
The improved recipe will roll out across its Peppermint, Mighty Mint, Bubblemint and Watermelon flavours this week
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NewsCity snapshot: Diageo warns over Latin America and Caribbean slowdown
Diageo has issued an unscheduled trading update, warning of weaker than expected performance in its Latin America and Caribbean business
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NewsMedia Bites 10 November: Booths, fuel prices, WH Smith
Booths has become the first in the UK to go back to fully-staffed checkouts, axing almost all its self-service tills
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NewsGrocery Girls group dissolves with YF taking on its membership
YF (formerly Young Foodies) will take on the Grocery Girls’ 3,000 members
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NewsNespresso recruits David Beckham as brand partner
‘Golden Balls’ has joined George Clooney as an ambassador for the Nestlé-owned brand
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NewsAmazon Fresh gears up for festive fight
The e-commerce giant’s UK grocery arm has introduced price cuts and an improved delivery slot booking experience