May 16, 2018 | News, Retailing
Trade unions GMB and Unite say Unilever has some serious questions to answer about whether information was withheld from staff regarding the closure of its Colman’s mustard facility in Norwich. Following this announcement, which was made in January 2018, the...
May 16, 2018 | News, Retailing
New research from retail consultancy firm Newton indicates that when it comes to choosing a supermarket, price is not a priority for consumers. It’s reported that supermarkets believe ‘price is the priority’, however Newton’s research shows that only 27% of consumers...
May 14, 2018 | Ingredients, News, Retailing
Dutch manufacturer Vivera has launched what it claims to be the first 100% plant-based steak to the market which will be sold in Tesco stores across the UK. From 21st May, Tesco will be selling the Vivera Veggie Steak for £2.99 across 460 stores across the UK. This is...
May 11, 2018 | News, Retailing
A retail expert has suggested to the BBC that the Sainsbury’s/Asda merger could potentially see 73 stores close down. David Haywood, founder of Maximise UK, an expert in identifying the best locations for stores, told the BBC he estimates that around 6%, or around 73,...
May 8, 2018 | News, Retailing
Reports that Amazon tried to start talks on buying Waitrose from the John Lewis Partnership surfaced over the weekend. An article in the Sunday Times suggested Amazon is attempting to take over the Waitrose grocery stores. With Amazon being an online-focused business...
May 3, 2018 | Chilled Foods, Confectionery, Dairy, Fish Processing, Fruit Processing, News, Poultry Processing, Ready Meals, Red Meat Processing, Retailing, Vegetable Processing, Wholesaling
Supermarket listings are not the only route to success for smaller manufacturers – this is the message that Gareth Downie, director of West Coast Foods, is looking to spread. According to Downie, although the big retailers are encouraging more small enterprises in...
