Asda is using social media to encourage consumer engagement and drive its latest product innovation, rather than as a direct sales tool because consumers don't like it being used to sell to them, according to the retailer's chief marketing ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food
Internet access in the EU28 is widespread and today people use the internet for a wide range of activities, among others to order goods and services online. In the EU28 in 2012, 75% of individuals aged 16 to 74 had used the internet in the ...
Tags: Online Purchases, Online Shopping
The value of the UK food and groceries market is set to rocket by 21% to £206bn by 2018, according to the grocery think-tank IGD. Online shopping, food discount sales and convenience will be the three hot areas of the UK grocery ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food, Groceries
Rolling Strong has introduced a new wellness card for professional drivers, fleets and owner/operators, designed to help mobile workers achieve a healthy lifestyle. "We understand the unique needs of the transportation industry and ...
Tags: Transportation, Auto Parts
An overview of the barcode label Barcodes are commonly presented as a self adhesive barcode label, and can be found on almost every consumer item sold in retail outlets across the world. We rarely go for a single moment without sighting a ...
Tags: Barcode Labels, Packaging, Security, Labels
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) recently announced the release of a policy on bans and fees for recyclable paper and plastic bags approved during its July Board Meeting. The policy is in response to increased efforts ...
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Waitrose is considering legal action after its long-term online grocery distribution partner Ocado signed a deal with Morrisons last week. A Waitrose spokeswoman said: “We have instructed lawyers so that we can get a clear and ...
How do you rate the prospects for your food and drink business over the year ahead? Taking part in Food Manufacture’s 2013 exclusive State-of-the-industry survey will allow you to compare your views with other industry professionals. ...
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Sun Sugar Farms has announced the marketing alliance of its Cresbi Crates grocery shopping systems with Bunch Bags Reusable Produce Bags of Belleair Bluffs, Florida, US. Cresbi crates, which have the capacity to hold up to six plastic ...
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Last fall I flew halfway across the country to go grocery shopping with Everly Macario. We set out from her second-story apartment in Hyde Park near the University of Chicago and walked to the supermarket to buy a couple of?rib?steaks?that ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food
Understanding local markets, putting customers at the centre of business and strengthening competitive advantage are key success factors for retailers in the burgeoning Asian markets, said speakers at the recent World Retail Congress Asia ...
Tags: Retail Congress, Apparel
The Easter holiday – the second biggest period for food and drink sales after Christmas – will be a great opportunity for British food and drink firms to showcase their products – particularly with more shoppers wanting to ...
Officially launching after three years in development, GS1 GoScan is Australia's first whole-of-industry endorsed iPhone application that enables consumers to know if a food product suits their special dietary needs with the simple scan of ...
Tags: Service
When winter storms in, it's your job to make sure your baby stays warm and dry. But if you're like most new moms, dealing with a squirmy baby in a bulky jacket, blankets that fall off, and a diaper bag may sound like a huge hassle. Here are ...
Tags: hat, mittens, baby products
A recent study conducted by ESPN reveals that the number of male shoppers has increased nationwide. As an in-store marketing company, Market Tech Media reviews the new advantage this trend offers to advertisers. VALENCIA, CA, February 05, ...
Tags: Market Tech Media, ESPN, male shoppers