All Non-food articles – Page 22
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News3D printing: toy story’s next chapter or just sci-fi?
Check out Barbie’s latest addition to her spring wardrobe (above): a suit of shining armour, complete with sword and shield! No, Mattel’s not harking back to the days of old for sartorial inspiration for its plastic little princess. Not yet anyway; this is part of a Kickstarter project by designer ...
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Category ReportFocus on toys and collectables 2014
Supermarket toy sales are falling. Could new film, TV and World Cup licensed lines help them?…
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NewsMorrisons takes Market Street outside in bid to win shoppers
Morrisons is continuing its focus on attracting new shoppers by taking elements of its Market Street offer outside…
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NewsEcover hopes algae-based laundry liquid will cut palm oil use
Ecological cleaning brand Ecover is set to launch what it claims to be the first laundry liquid made with algal, rather than palm, oil.
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NewsLotto gamble pays off as jackpots increase following relaunch
Lotto, Camelot’s flagship game, has performed ahead of estimates since relaunching in October…
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NewsPeppa Pig clothing range targets Mother’s Day shoppers at Asda
Peppa Pig owner Entertainment One has revealed the first product range featuring Peppa’s mum.
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Analysis & FeaturesFuel Save: is Tesco on to a winner with new mechanic?
Tesco says its Fuel Save scheme is an ‘industry first’. But will it give it the edge at the pumps?…
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NewsAsda's new George Home range set for TV advertising campaign
Asda is set to roll out a TV ad campaign for its new homeware range George Home, The Grocer understands…
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NewsTesco launches Clubcard Fuel Save scheme
Tesco has launched what it describes as an “industry-first” initiative to save shoppers money on their fuel purchases.
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NewsCamelot launches Android app for National Lottery players
Camelot has created a new National Lottery app for Android…
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NewsMethod links with Disney for Mickey Mouse soap and body wash
Natural cleaning brand Method has teamed with Disney to launch Mickey and Minnie Mouse hand soaps and body washes…
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NewsMcCain teams up with Primark on 'chips' jumpers
McCain’s ‘chips’ jumper is available from Primark Chips fans will soon be able to show their love for the food as frozen potato specialist McCain teams up with clothing chain Primark. From next week, shoppers will be able to buy a copy of the ‘chips’ woolly jumper ...
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Category ReportAre we becoming a bunch of Hyacinths?
Britain is becoming increasingly house proud, with volumes up in all bar one of the household subcategories…
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Category ReportAllergy-free NPD: a new household opportunity?
Consumers are not just interested in what goes into their food, they also want to know what is - or isn’t - in their cleaning products.
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Category ReportShoppers on ‘green wave’ to cleaner households
Shoppers don’t just want clean undies these days. They want their consciences to be spotless too. Hence the rise in environmentally friendly household brands.
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NewsVideo games boost supermarkets’ share of entertainment market
Strong sales of computer games have helped Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda boost their share of the entertainment market.
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Comment & OpinionGeorgian homes
With the announcement of George Home, Asda made plain it has its heart set on becoming Britain’s biggest multi-channel retailer for general merchandise…
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NewsAsda launches George Home in new push into homeware
Asda has launched George Home - a move first revealed by The Grocer in October last year.
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NewsM&S food business buoyant as clothing sales slump
Marks & Spencer has reported a small drop in quarterly like-for-likes despite a much-publicised revamp of its clothing offer.
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NewsEntertainment market grows in 2013 but discs no longer fly
Digital services such as Netflix and Blinkbox helped the entertainment market grow for the first time in five years – but physical products such as discs continued to decline.