N Brown Group plc, the online, catalogue and stores retailer, announces the appointment of Ed Watson as Director of Global Communications. The role is the first major appointment by Angela Spindler since she became CEO in July 2013 and is ...
Plummeting EU sugar prices will pose "a significant challenge" to Napier Brown – the sugar trading subsidiary of the Real Good Food Company (RGFC) – said its chairman Pieter Totté. Falling EU sugar prices represented a ...
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The supermarket giant has responded to customer feedback, which showed that they were unable to remove lidding film from its packaging. Consumers were resorting to using knives or scissors to open the packs. According to Asda, around 80% ...
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Supermarkets should drop their “dodgy discounts and misleading multi-buys” and be more open with consumers who are increasingly worried about rising food prices, according to consumer watchdog Which? Slip up in the shops: ...
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Morrisons, the last of the big four supermarkets to offer online sales, plans to launch its online service in January. Morrisons' boss acknowledged that the retailer was 'late to the party' but was determined to make 'quite an entrance' ...
Asda's 1bn investment in lowering prices over the next five years is not the start of a price war, according to analyst Clive Black at Shore Capital. Asda aims to extend collection points for online shoppers The move might grab ...
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Sainsbury has overtaken Asda to become the UK’s second biggest supermarket, as the row with market leader Tesco – over its price comparison policy – continues. Justin King: 'We are leading among the supermarket pack' ...
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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 ...
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The flexibles group worked with food company Faccenda, who had, according to FFP, been challenged by Asda to come up with a "truly innovative packed product". The new line is part of Asda's premium Butcher's Choice range and uses FFP's ...
The clear packaging specialist linked up with Greencore Cakes & Desserts. Traditionally the protective collars were produced on folding boxboard with a grease resistant barrier to help minimise staining the printed branding and back of pack ...
Available in Tesco and Asda from 4 November, the first odd numbered multipacks to be introduced will kick off with a 5x415g Heinz Beanz promotional offering. According to Heinz, the new multipacks are intended to offer flexibility for ...
Mr. Kipling are creating a buzz around Halloween and Xmas with their new Whirls! The brand is celebrating Halloween in style with their spooky, well loved spin on family favourites this year, with Shock & Orange Slices, Fiendish Fancies and ...
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The primary and secondary limited edition design is styled on a retro Christmas jumper featuring Clydesdale horses. The rolled out to UK stores this week. In addition, the packs encourage the message 'Celebrate Responsibly' and carries ...
Deals with Tesco and Sainsbury have helped build Leeds Brewery's sales, co-founder Sam Moss claimed, as it announced planned expansion of production and pub operations after securing £395,000 from Santander Corporate & Commercial. ...
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The supermarket giant has taken out 1g on the 500ml and 5.5g on the 2 litre bottles of Highland Spring and Eden Falls brands. Asda is also set to carry out further work to lightweight the 5 litre bottle. According to Asda, the lightweighted ...