All news articles – Page 3
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NewsPenny Petroleum trials Forecourt Eye tech to tackle fuel theft
Forecourt Eye said the trial represented one of the most thorough tests of forecourt security and loss-prevention technology in the UK fuel retail sector
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NewsMondelez’s high pricing puts off consumers
Volumes have fallen at Mondelez after sharp price increases cut into demand
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NewsDisposable vape ban hits convenience footfall, as soft drinks and RTDs drive growth
Inflation and regulatory changes, including the disposable vape ban, have hit convenience particularly hard
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NewsBrits opt for fast food outlets as restaurant and pub traffic slumps
Restaurant and pub visits fell by 6.8% last year, while fast food traffic rose by 0.9%
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NewsPiccolo debuts ready meals for tots via exclusive Morrisons tie-up
The launch is being supported by a dedicated Piccolo-branded destination in stores
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NewsKit Kat rolls out Cookie Dough Flavour wafers and sharing bars
The treats are available in selected stores now
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NewsStarbucks and Arla launch playful ready-to-drink coffee SKUs
The Starbucks Frappuccino Sip of Joy Limited Edition and Starbucks Summer Escape Limited Edition Chilled Classic have launched into Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Iceland
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NewsFuel Finder goes live as forecourts begin mandatory real-time price reporting
From this week retailers must report fuel price changes within 30 minutes, with the data set to appear in mapping software and price comparison apps
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NewsCo-op commercial director departs for soft drinks challenger Hip Pop
The new hire is also a director at UK deposit management organisation Exchange for Change
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NewsFood system change momentum is building but risks remain, report finds
In its latest report, Building our Food Future: The Barometer, the Planeatary Alliance has revealed that in parts of the sector, decisions about range, promotions and sourcing are already being shaped by nutrition, cost and climate considerations, driven by supply volatility health pressures and policy
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NewsValue ranges in double-digit decline as Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s slash products
Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s have cut their budget own label ranges by up to 15.6%, removing some of the cheapest options from shelves as retailers focus on mid-tier products and alternative value mechanics
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NewsBrewDog offers retailers free stock in exchange for advertising space
Suggested locations included delivery vans, shutters, fridges and staff uniforms
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NewsAsda claims health nudge trials are 10 times more effective than HFSS promos ban
The supermarket announced a partnership with Nesta in September 2023 to trial a series of ‘high-potential health interventions’ that could encourage shoppers towards more healthy baskets, based on the government’s own health score
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NewsKluraLabs secures £8m to roll out packaging innovation in UK retail
The Cambridge-based company’s technology is designed to slow the spoilage of food and reduce waste, improving logistics and efficiencies for retailers and suppliers
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NewsSt Austell Brewery ups stake in Cornish peer Harbour Brewing
St Austell has purchased shares sold by long-standing Harbour investor Rick Rowse
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NewsViña Concha y Toro acquires Provence rosé brand Maison Mirabeau
Founded by husband-and-wife team Stephen and Jeany Cronk in 2010, the Provence rosé brand is distributed in more than 40 countries, including the UK, the Netherlands and Australia
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NewsWales hikes minimum unit pricing by 30% in bid to tackle alcohol harm
A review of the 50p per unit threshold for MUP in Wales found increasing the threshold would lead to further reductions in alcohol consumption and harm
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NewsASA raps Co-op over Aldi Price Match advert
The watchdog accepted that Co-op had price-matched a range of staple items, but found some products were compared with different Aldi lines rather than identical ones
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NewsNestlé recalls more SMA infant formula over cereulide toxin fears
Cereulide can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps
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NewsSupermarket volume sales hit by budgeting shoppers
Total till sales at the UK mults increased 4.1% in the four weeks to 24 January, up from 3% in December, according to data released this morning by NIQ