International – UK

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Surge in violent shoplifting increases calls for more police support

This week’s official figures showing a 37% increase in shoplifting in one year have reinforced demands for greater protection for retailers. The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is among those that have called for more to be done. John Halliday, Bira’s marketing director, said: “The… This story continues at Surge in violent shoplifting increases calls […]
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  1. International

UK’s hotspots for illegal vapes revealed by local authorities

Manchester and London are among the UK’s hotspots for illegal vapes, a freedom of information request to local authorities has revealed. The information request, put in by Vape Club, the online retailer, found more than 1.5 million illegal vapes were confiscated in 2023. Greater Manchester… This story continues at UK’s hotspots for illegal vapes revealed […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The Estée Lauder Companies and Microsoft look to reimagine the beauty industry with generative AI tools

The Estée Lauder Companies and Microsoft Corp. have announced the creation of an AI Innovation Lab as an expansion of their global strategic relationship. Leveraging generative AI capabilities in Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, the companies will work together to develop solutions for ELC’s more than 20 prestige beauty brands with the aim of creating closer […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

Mud House partners with Coolstays

Mud House is teaming up with Coolstays – the home of unique and unusual places to stay across the UK, Europe and worldwide – to launch a new on-pack promotion. For five months fifteen Mud House shoppers will win a getaway, with an additional £1000… This story continues at Mud House partners with Coolstays Or […]
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  1. International

Promotional feature Boost your sales by tapping into the demand for spicy snacks

PepsiCo explores the rising demand for spicy snacks amongst UK consumers, why working together is key to maximise the growth opportunity NPD has to offer, and how momentum can be maintained in the months ahead. Heating up the Savoury Snacking category Snacking remains hugely popular… This story continues at Promotional feature Boost your sales by […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Store workforce scheduling firm Orquest named winner of Retail Technology Show 2024 Innovation Awards

Artificial intelligence driven in-store workforce scheduling solution, Orquest, has been announced as the winner of the 2024 Innovation Awards by Retail Technology Show 2024, which is taking place at London Olympia this week. Announced at the BIG Retail Party at the end of day one, Orquest was chosen from a shortlist of ten companies also […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Retailer’s Holiday Strategy: Leveraging Christmas Saving Clubs

Retailers are increasingly recognising the importance of strategic planning for holiday shopping, with Christmas saving clubs being a notable element of this approach. These clubs, which have been a fixture for generations, allow consumers to set aside funds throughout the year specifically for their festive expenditures. By incorporating the mechanism of Park Christmas Savings, retailers […]
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  1. Department & Category

Unclear or incorrect labelling affects over half of those with food allergies

Over half of people with food allergies (56%) have had an allergic reaction from mislabelled or unclear food packaging, with 23% having suffered multiple reactions, according to GS1 UK research. Seven in 10 people with food allergies said they felt nervous whenever they ate food… This story continues at Unclear or incorrect labelling affects over […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Biona launches two new organic mustards

Biona, the organic food supplier to UK retailers, is pleased to introduce two new French mustards, a traditional wholegrain variant and a hotter French Dijon. The French Dijon mustard comes in a 200g jar with an RRP of £3.29 and the French Wholegrain mustard also… This story continues at Biona launches two new organic mustards […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

UK-Based JD Sports to Acquire Rival Hibbett in $1.08B Deal

JD Sports Fashion has proposed to buy American athletic fashion retailer Hibbett Inc for about $1.08 billion, reports Reuters. JD Sports will pay $87.50 per Hibbett share in cash, representing a premium of about 20 percent to the U.S. firm’s last closing price. The combined company would have a global portfolio of about 25 brands […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Allwyn launches prototype of new National Lottery-integrated EPOS software

EPOS technology company, Madic UK, has partnered with the operator of The National Lottery, Allwyn, to integrate The National Lottery into its next generation EPOS solution, evoPOS. The two companies are jointly launching a prototype of the National Lottery-integrated EPOS technology at the National Convenience… This story continues at Allwyn launches prototype of new National […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Vitalite announces retailer support for allergy awareness

Saputo Dairy’s dairy-free brand Vitalite UK, has partnered with training provider The Allergy Badge to campaign for better industry awareness of food allergies as it unveils a package of free support for retailers. The dairy-free spread has undertaken new research to shine a light on… This story continues at Vitalite announces retailer support for allergy […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

AI, AR, 3D, and immersive experiences: The second RTIH Retail Technology Innovations Report goes live  

RTIH is pleased to announce the launch of its second Retail Technology Innovations Report, sponsored by 3D Cloud by Marxent. This highlights the top 50 retail tech plays of the past 12 months as decided by our Editor, Scott Thompson, and an independent advisory panel. We were looking for groundbreaking technology deployments, launches, and pilots […]
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  1. International

Quaker Oats expands protein range

Quaker Oats is expanding its Protein range with the introduction of a new Peanut Butter flavour. Divesh Parmar, Quaker UK general manager at PepsiCo, said: “Protein porridge is undergoing a huge perception change. Having become more mainstream, it’s no longer just for shoppers looking to… This story continues at Quaker Oats expands protein range Or […]
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  1. Associates & Employees

Spar UK activates new retailer recruitment incentive

Spar UK will highlighting its most recent retailer recruitment opportunity, designed to encourage forward thinking independent retailers to join Spar at an upcoming industry event. The symbol group is offering independent retailers from England, Scotland and Wales, who join Spar, £100,000 worth of free stock… This story continues at Spar UK activates new retailer recruitment […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Retail data brand Reapp adds Waitrose & Partners to list of major UK retailers available on its AI driven platform

Reapp has added Waitrose & Partners to the list of major UK retailers available on its AI driven platform, Reapp Insights. This helps brands and retailers understand what products are selling, where and when. Through the use of artificial intelligence, it utilises factors such as temperature and trends to help inform decisions at shelf-edge.  The […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

Leaders Leap Book Launch: Get Ready To Leap!

We have an fantastic episode for you featuring the virtual launch event for Steve’s brand-new book, Leaders Leap, recorded Monday April 22nd. Steve is joined by a panel of extraordinary guests, all of whom are leaders in their respective fields. We have the privilege of hosting best-selling author and friend Seth Godin, an entrepreneur and […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Getir plans UK market exit

Getir is said to be preparing an exit from the UK market amid a post-Covid shift in demand. Getir, which has a multimillion-pound commercial deal with Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur, was once valued at £9.7bn and is among the largest players in rapid… This story continues at Getir plans UK market exit Or […]
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  1. International

UKVIA welcomes report on role of vapes in smoking cessation

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has welcomed a vaping report by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). It has applauded the medical body’s evidence-based balanced view on the need to deal with key challenges such as youth vaping and the environmental impact of the… This story continues at UKVIA welcomes report on role of […]
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  1. Department: Food

Rekorderlig unveils new Peach-Raspberry fruit cider

Fruit cider brand Rekorderlig is launching a new Peach-Raspberry flavour after data highlighting growing demand for a Peach flavour. A further addition to its range this year includes Blackberry-Blackcurrant, with both flavours available in major retailers across the UK. It aims to attract both fruit… This story continues at Rekorderlig unveils new Peach-Raspberry fruit cider […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

New on-pack promo from Ribena

Ribena has unveiled a new on-pack promotion across its full range of formats which will give shoppers the chance to win family experiences every day. Prizes include UK holiday packages and experience vouchers – as well as an additional 1000 cash prizes to reward shoppers… This story continues at New on-pack promo from Ribena Or […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Wrangler, M&S, Anthropologie and More Mark Earth Day with New Sustainability Initiatives

Brands have been touting their green credentials and launching new initiatives all month in the leadup to Earth Day, and those efforts have peaked now that that April 22 has arrived. Among the brands that saved their announcements for the day itself are Kering, Marks & Spencer, Wrangler, Asics and Anthropologie, all of which showcased […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Retail economic indicators: the question of the UK’s floor space

There are millions of economic indicators guiding policy around the world. However, just eight are considered Main Indicators, including GDP, interest, and inflation growth rates. All of these add up to create a country’s economic profile. That’s in the grand scheme of things. Down at street level, many of the same indicators apply to people […]
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  1. International

New bottled water with environmental credentials

Every 500ml bottle of Neo Wtr, produced by Brookfield Drinks, is made using discarded plastic that has been collected along coastlines at-risk of ocean plastic pollution. With a fully recyclable bottle, label, and cap, Neo Wtr is a Somerset-sourced spring water, bottled in the UK.… This story continues at New bottled water with environmental credentials […]
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  1. Department & Category

Food sales poised to lead retailers to recovery, says think-tank

The Retail Think Tank (RTT) said this week that this spring and summer could see the start of a much-needed improvement in the UK’s retail fortunes. The RTT, set up more nearly 20 years ago by accountants KPMG and data analyst Ipsos Channel Performance, allows… This story continues at Food sales poised to lead retailers […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Keystone’s Michael Cragg Wins Reader’s Choice Award from Concurrences

NEW YORK, NY — Concurrences, the leading antitrust publisher, last week awarded “The Proper Measure of Profits for Assessing Market Power” as the Reader’s Choice Award winner in the “Best Business Article: General Economics” category at the 2024 Concurrences Antitrust Writing Awards. The paper was co-authored by Keystone Senior Partner Michael Cragg, alongside economists Patrick […]
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Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift

Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […]
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TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers

Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […]
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