UK food to go sector to grow by 35% in the next five years
The food to go sector in the UK is set to grow by more than a third to £23.5bn by 2022, according to a study by IGD. The post UK food to go sector to grow by 35% in the next five years appeared first...
View ArticleCoffee shops losing market share to fast food operators – study
Quick service restaurants in the UK have boosted their coffee servings three times faster than coffee shops since 2008. The post Coffee shops losing market share to fast food operators – study appeared...
View ArticleWaitrose launches celeriac rice as carbohydrate alternative
Waitrose claims to be the first British supermarket to introduce celeriac rice as it targets the carbohydrate alternative market. The post Waitrose launches celeriac rice as carbohydrate alternative...
View ArticleEuropean grocery market grows at fastest rate for three years
The amount consumers in Europe spent on items such as food, drinks and toiletries rose by 3.7% in the second quarter. The post European grocery market grows at fastest rate for three years appeared...
View ArticleThe benefits of applying ‘the perfect store’, big data and IoT
AFS Technologies shares its experience of helping Carlsberg realise its ambition for perfect store execution through its software. The post The benefits of applying ‘the perfect store’, big data and...
View ArticleTesco launches shaped vegetable range to ‘make mealtimes fun’
Tesco has introduced its first range of shaped fresh vegetables aimed at encouraging children to eat healthier food. The post Tesco launches shaped vegetable range to ‘make mealtimes fun’ appeared...
View Article‘How will the political landscape shape the future of food retail?’
JWT's Fiona Murdock looks at how political events in Europe particularly will shape the trends of food retail for the year ahead. The post ‘How will the political landscape shape the future of food...
View Article‘Over 60%’ of e-commerce to be conducted on phones by 2020
More than 60% of e-commerce activity will be conducted on smartphones by 2020, according to OC&C Strategy Consultants. The post ‘Over 60%’ of e-commerce to be conducted on phones by 2020 appeared...
View ArticleGrowth in China’s FMCG market ‘slowest for a decade’– Kantar
China's FMCG sector grew at its slowest rate for a decade, say Kantar Worldpanel, but the outlook is generally less bleak for native retailers. The post Growth in China’s FMCG market ‘slowest for a...
View Article‘Free-from sales growth shows need to get under shoppers’ skin’
John Nevens explains how retailers need to get under the skin of 'shoppers' – and how they're not the same thing as consumers. The post ‘Free-from sales growth shows need to get under shoppers’ skin’...
View ArticleUK supermarket sales up despite significant drop in promotions
The value of UK supermarket sales has risen, but promotional offers are at their lowest for 11 years, new figures show. The post UK supermarket sales up despite significant drop in promotions appeared...
View ArticleUS retail group SuperValu to buy wholesaler Unified for $375m
American retail group SuperValu has agreed to acquire grocery wholesaler Unified Grocers for around $375m. The post US retail group SuperValu to buy wholesaler Unified for $375m appeared first on...
View ArticleFall in British and Irish retail sales ‘shows challenges retailers face’
Analysts have said that new figures for retail sales in March highlight the challenges faced by retailers in the UK and Ireland. The post Fall in British and Irish retail sales ‘shows challenges...
View ArticleSmart watches and speakers ‘the next retail battleground’– expert
Smart watches and smart speakers could be 'the next retail battleground', according to home delivery experts Fastlane. The post Smart watches and speakers ‘the next retail battleground’ – expert...
View ArticleAldi targets 2,500 US stores by 2022 with $3.4bn investment
Retailer Aldi will invest $3.4bn in continuing to grow its American operation, as it aims to reach 2,500 US stores by 2022. The post Aldi targets 2,500 US stores by 2022 with $3.4bn investment appeared...
View ArticleSainsbury’s eyeing takeover of convenience store group Nisa
Sainsbury’s is closing in on a deal to acquire convenience store operator Nisa for £130 million. The post Sainsbury’s eyeing takeover of convenience store group Nisa appeared first on FoodBev Media.
View Article‘Increased interest’ since Amazon deal, boss of retailer Ocado says
There has been 'increased interest' in online retailer Ocado since Amazon's $13.7bn acquisition of Whole Foods, according to the company's chief executive, Tim Steiner. The post ‘Increased interest’...
View ArticleCoke goes flat: Australian chain refuses to stock No Sugar variant
Australian supermarket Woolworths has announced it won’t be stocking Coca-Cola’s new No Sugar variant. The post Coke goes flat: Australian chain refuses to stock No Sugar variant appeared first on...
View ArticleTesco faces full-scale probe into its £3.7bn Booker purchase
Tesco’s £3.7bn purchase of Booker will be the subject of an in-depth investigation, competition authorities have announced. The post Tesco faces full-scale probe into its £3.7bn Booker purchase...
View ArticleUK food to go sector to grow by 35% in the next five years
The food to go sector in the UK is set to grow by more than a third to £23.5bn by 2022, according to a study by IGD. The post UK food to go sector to grow by 35% in the next five years appeared first...
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