All articles by Steve Farrell – Page 64
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NewsPoundland to open seven new stores by Christmas
A further three are to be extended to make way for Pep&Co clothing and homeware ranges
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NewsBluewater shopping centre unveils new store concept to showcase local brands
The 2,000 sq ft store is set to be in place for six months, in which new brands will be introduced on a rotating basis
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Analysis & FeaturesRanked: The best and worst of food and drink Christmas ads 2021
The British public will be hoping for a bigger and better Christmas than ever to make up for last year’s washout. Have the ad makers risen to the challenge?
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NewsAdvance quarterly rents set to return after protections end
Many retailers have moved to monthly payments while protected from eviction and rent debt recovery under emergency Covid measures
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NewsMedia Bites 12 November: Growth slowdown, WH Smith results, Christmas ads
Economic growth slowed dramatically in the third quarter, new ONS figures show
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NewsCity Snapshot: Hilton becomes the second biggest UK food and drink supplier
Big protein players muscle up supplier rankings with Hilton up to second place behind ABF
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NewsPoundland launching first national TV ad campaign
Viewers will be told ‘This is your land’ in an ad starring comedian Alan Devally and highlighting Poundland’s food, clothing, toiletries and low prices
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NewsSuperdrug launches two-hour delivery in partnership with Stuart
The rapid delivery option has been added to Superdrug.com, where shoppers can order from the high street pharmacy’s beauty, personal care and toiletries ranges
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NewsPoundstretcher executive chairman Nadir Lalani resigns
Lalani, the founder of 99p Stores, resigned on 31 October, three years after his appointment
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NewsOne Below ditches ‘everything £1 or less’ model and adds higher price points
The variety discounter is advertising products costing over £1 on social media, including Naughty Elf and Christmas Gonk dolls at £2 each, and earmuffs for £1.50
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NewsHalf of consumers unwilling to pay more for greener choices
The poll of 3,000 consumers by Asda found price remained the biggest deterrent to sustainable choices
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Comment & OpinionWhether or not Iceland hits its 2023 plastic target, no one can tarnish its achievement
Iceland’s commitment has inspired rivals and put pressure on packaging suppliers
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NewsRichard Walker: ‘Iceland may not hit 2023 plastic target’
Richard Walker made the revelation as he announced a new Iceland initiative to ‘offset its entire remaining plastic footprint’ by recovering waste plastic from the environment
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NewsAldi falls behind on store opening target
The discounter has fallen behind on a target of 1,000 stores by 2022 and will need to open about 80 a year to reach a longer-term goal of 1,200 by 2025
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NewsAldi continues expansion with push for 15 new stores by end of year
The discounter is set to arrive in new locations including Edinburgh, Orpington and Poole
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NewsAsda introduces ‘quieter hour’ for shoppers with hidden disabilities such as autism
The hour will last from 2pm to 3pm on Mondays to Thursdays, with the aim of making stores more accessible to customers with hidden disabilities and additional needs
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NewsOnline sales tax could hit click & collect and scan & go purchases in shops
The Treasury is to look at whether an online sales tax should apply to in-store purchases paid for via an app
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NewsPoundland shifts social media focus away from Twitter to Instagram
A spokesman said the shift was ‘because the mix of product is changing dramatically as Poundland changes its offer, for example a serious clothing and home offer’
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy Asda's loyalty scheme launch will struggle to bridge the gap
‘Asda Rewards’ is being trialled in 16 stores. But how will the new scheme fare for a retailer that has always focused on everyday low pricing?
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NewsAldi looking for community groups and charities to sign up for Christmas food donations
The discounter is asking groups to register with its community redistribution partner Neighbourly to receive donations from their local store