Shopper & Customer How to Get Discovered by U.K. Retailers: Understanding British Consumers Before you launch your brand in the United Kingdom, it’s important to know what’s going on in today’s U.K. retail market as it may differ from the markets your brand currently has a presence in. Whether the British market is familiar territory or completely new, here’s a deep dive into understanding the U.K.’s marketplace, retailers, […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersSustainabilityVendorsInternational - UKPackagingGovernmentTescoHealth & WellnessEconomyShoppersInclusivityDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelMarketing: SocialDept. PetOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentESG and CSRDept. HBCAldiMarketing: In StoreTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAssociatesHoliday & EventsDept. FuelOwned Brands (Private Label)social commerceTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: RetailBrick and MortarInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Tesco starts ‘global hackathon’ tech competition to solve retail tech problems Tesco is kicking off its annual ‘Global Hackathon’ this week, with colleagues from around the world competing to solve the most prominent problems in retail technology. The UK’s largest grocery… The post Tesco starts ‘global hackathon’ tech competition to solve retail tech problems appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – […] ChargedRetail January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationTescoCompetitionInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Tesco to use waste ocean plastic for fresh fish packaging From next week, many of the supermarket’s fresh salmon, haddock, cod and sea bass lines will be sold in trays that contain at least 30% recycled coastal plastic The Grocer January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read TescoPackagingDept. FreshSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Where arrogance and sophistication collide: the week’s six biggest retail technology news stories It’s Friday, the weekend is almost upon us, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail systems space. Here’s your briefing on the most important stories from the past five days, including H-E-B, AutoStore, Sainsbury’s, Just Eat, Wakefern Food Corp., and Trigo. 1. H-E-B taps AutoStore tech for ‘world’s most […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialDept. NonfoodTwitterPartnershipsTrends: TechAmazonInternational - UKDept. ApparelFood DeliveryWakefernHEBTescoAldiConsumersDept. GroceryExecutivesDeliveryHy-VeeCustomer ExperienceBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshAssociatesStore FormatTech: CashierlessDept. Adult BevStrategyDept. BeverageShoppersStore LocationMerchandisingDept. DairyPress ReleaseOperations & Supply ChainEconomyESG and CSRAhold Delhaizesocial commerceQ CommerceResults & InvestmentWalmartTikTokDept. Perimeter7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Big story Christmas trading: How was it for you? If the headline figures are to be believed, it’s been a good Christmas for food and drink retailers. Market analyst Kantar puts year-on-year growth in December at 9.4%, the fastest increase since February 2021. The multiples also reported strong sales, with Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer all posting like-for-like growth of about 7.2%. But, […] Talking Retail January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsTescoInsight ProvidersDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Tesco’s plant-based pioneer celebrated as next phase of strategy begins • Derek Sarno to leave retailer after helping to establish plant-based food in the UK and developing two innovative plant-based brands • Tesco commits to drive innovation on plant-based alternatives and hero ‘veg led’ options After six years at the helm, Derek Sarno, Tesco’s Director of Plant-Based Innovation is set to leave the retailer this […] Webwire January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 3 min read TescoTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessStrategyTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshInternational - UKDept. PerimeterDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Retail Operations Amazon tops ranking for customer experience US ecommerce giant Amazon has topped a survey which asked shoppers about their spending habits from Retail Week. Both UK grocers Tesco and Asda both followed with Aldi bringing up… The post Amazon tops ranking for customer experience appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 < 1 min read Customer ExperienceAmazonShoppersInternational - UKTescoTechnology & InnovationThick DataAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation H-E-B taps AutoStore tech for ‘world’s most sophisticated and advanced grocery store’ Supply chain consultant and former Amazon executive, Brittain Ladd, has provided a first look at an AutoStore micro fulfilment centre (MFC) installed in a H-E-B store in Plano, Texas, USA. In a LinkedIn post, Ladd said: “I can state with no hesitation that the installed MFC is the most incredible AutoStore MFC I’ve ever […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 16, 2023January 17, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonHEBHy-VeeMarketing: SocialAcquisitionTescoExecutivesTech: RoboticsSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyDept. OTC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Here are six big technology related takeaways from this week’s retail results Many UK retailers reported strong Christmas performances this week, with Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and the discounters leading the way, albeit in part fuelled by inflation. In this article, we look at the key retail technology takeaways from an eventful five days of festive results. 1. Never underestimate the power of Click and Collect Marks and […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTescoHoliday & EventsShoppersTwitterInternational - UKBNPLTrends: FinanceCOVID19OmnichannelBrick and MortarDept. GroceryBigTechBOPISEconomyExecutivesDept. ApparelConsumersMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRDept. NonfoodPackagingData & InsightsStrategyPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentDeliveryDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Trading updates show supermarket sales figures rise in run up to Christmas Several supermarkets saw strong trading over Christmas as higher prices boosted their sales, defying predictions of seasonal gloom for retailers as household budgets squeezed. Tesco said like-for-like sales at its UK stores rose by 5.3%. Its chief executive Ken Murphy admitted that the volume of goods sold was marginally lower than the same period last […] Talking Retail January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsTescoInternational - UKExecutivesDept. NonfoodBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass People matter: Building a culture based on values Beaverbrooks, Ribble Cycle and Tesco agree, investing in your people is a non-negotiable and one of the most important (and attractive) employee benefits. 2023 is the… View Article The Retail Bulletin January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsTesco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Yoti digital age verification technology trialled at UK grocery retailers’ stores The UK Home Office reports that trials of digital age verification at supermarket self-checkouts has now ended. Yoti, whose technology was tested out by the likes of Morrisons, Tesco, Co-op, and Asda, has shared its initial key takeaways from the initiative. During the trials, shoppers in participating stores could try two new ways to prove their age. […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationInternational - UKShoppersDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarTech: CashierlessAssociatesPartnershipsTescoInclusivityDept. Adult BevData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Tesco to bring back Kids Eat Free scheme from Boxing Day Tesco to bring back Kids Eat Free scheme from Boxing Day 23 December, 2022 | by Angela Beevers Tesco will be bringing back its Kids Eat Free scheme in its 312 cafés across the UK between Boxing Day and 6 January. The cafes will be offering one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids […] The Retail Bulletin December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 < 1 min read TescoHoliday & EventsInternational - UKDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Channel: Mass Tesco and Morrisons breach HFSS ban with Christmas promotions The Grocer has seen pictures of two Tesco stores, in Reading and Richmond, and a Morrisons supermarket, also in Reading, appearing to flout the regulations The Grocer December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 < 1 min read TescoMarketing: TradeLegal & CriminalHoliday & EventsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation That was the retail technology year that was. Amazon Fresh stores face make or break moment Without a doubt, one of the biggest retail technology stories of 2022 was Amazon putting the brakes on the expansion of its UK checkout-free convenience stores. This was due to sales falling short of expectations and fit out costs being multiple times higher than with a standard location. The slowdown came despite a key hire […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonBrick and MortarDept. FreshTescoTech: CashierlessOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelStrategyStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKExecutivesDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodCVS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Tesco faces lawsuit over conditions for migrant workers making F&F jeans Tesco is facing a landmark lawsuit over allegations that migrant workers were forced to work 99-hour weeks on illegally low pay. A group of 130 former… View Article The Retail Bulletin December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 < 1 min read TescoLegal & CriminalAssociatesDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy E-grocer Weee! names John Burry CMO The Tesco veteran will help guide the ethnic e-grocer’s expansion measures Supermarket News December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 < 1 min read ExecutivesTescoInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass (Not) driving home for Xmas: Tesco consolidating delivery Tesco’s distribution teams are partnering with 15 of the retailer’s major suppliers to reduce the number of trucks on the road this Christmas. The retailer’s ‘road traffic control’ team has been busy reviewing which suppliers deliver to the same locations, and has now been able to consolidate and streamline the routes suppliers use when delivering […] Modern Retail December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 < 1 min read TescoDeliveryHoliday & EventsInternational - UKStore LocationPartnershipsOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Tesco and suppliers deliver greener Christmas through new trucks trial Tesco’s distribution teams are partnering with 15 of the supermarket’s major suppliers in bid to reduce the number of trucks on the road this Christmas. The… View Article The Retail Bulletin December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 < 1 min read TescoHoliday & EventsSustainabilityPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category One Stop donates a million food bank meals in a year One Stop, the Tesco-owned convenience chain, said today it has donated the equivalent of a million food bank meals since last year. One Stop has worked with several organisations that combat food poverty, including Fareshare, Olio and Too Good to Go. Fareshare works by providing donated food to the vulnerable with One Stop among those […] Talking Retail December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryTesco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Weee hires Tesco veteran as new chief merchandising officer John Burry, who held executive roles at the short-lived Fresh & Easy chain in the U.S., will help the ethnic e-grocer develop its customer experience. Grocery Dive December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 < 1 min read TescoMerchandisingCustomer ExperienceShoppersInclusivityExecutivesDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International MNB/In Conversation: How To Make It In America Today, a conversation with MatthewLee Sawyer, author of “Make it In America: How International Companies & Entrepreneurs Can Successfully Enter & Scale in US Markets.” I was interested to talk to Sawyer because I’ve had a chance to cover a number of failed attempts over the years – from Tesco to Carrefour to Auchan – […] MorningNewsBeat December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 < 1 min read InternationalAmazonMarketing: SocialTescoPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Opening of nearby Tesco Local prompts refit at Guildford c-store The opening of a rival convenience store in the neighbourhood was the catalyst for a long-time retailing couple to invest in their shop and show shoppers how independent retail can really stand out from the crowd. Siva and Jamuna Thampoo had been trading under an independent fascia with Nisa for more than a decade when […] Talking Retail December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 < 1 min read TescoShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Tesco supermarket-convenience price gap wider than rival Sainsbury’s The price gap between Tesco’s larger stores and its Express format was 10.4% in November The Grocer December 2, 2022December 6, 2022 < 1 min read TescoBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Tesco revamps Clubcard coupons offer before festive period Tesco has revamped its Clubcard coupon offer before the Christmas period before the current app prepares to close in 2023. Over four million of the grocer‘s Clubcard and grocery app… The post Tesco revamps Clubcard coupons offer before festive period appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 < 1 min read TescoPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Tesco introduces ‘swap-shop’ to help suppliers cut costs and reduce waste Tesco has launched a new online marketplace where suppliers with too much product are matched with other Tesco suppliers that need it. Through Tesco Exchange, more… View Article The Retail Bulletin December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 < 1 min read TescoSustainabilityDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Tesco launches surplus marketplace for suppliers to tackle food waste The service will allow suppliers to advertise surplus stock for sale on Tesco Exchange, post requests for suppliers they need, and agree sales between each other The Grocer December 1, 2022December 2, 2022 < 1 min read TescoSustainabilityDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Robots up north: Starship Technologies and Co-op bring autonomous food delivery to Leeds Starship Technologies has partnered with Leeds City Council and the Co-op to bring autonomous grocery delivery to the streets of Leeds. The service will be available to 20,000 residents initially within the Adel and Tinshill area of Leeds. Orders are made through the Starship app, which is available for download on iOS and Android, with […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationDeliveryTech: RoboticsFood DeliveryTrends: TechTescoDept. GroceryBrick and MortarInternational - UKShoppersIndustry Conferences and EventsStore LocationExecutivesQ CommercePredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainDept. Fresh7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Kingfisher taps Fluent Commerce OMS tech, starting with B&Q roll-out Kingfisher is to deploy Fluent Commerce’s Order Management System (OMS), with the aim of supporting the Group’s online retail business and enhancing customer experience. The solution will first be rolled out at B&Q. Integrating the new platform with the latter’s existing architecture is being led by Valtech in collaboration with Kingfisher Group, with deployment first […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationInternational - UKShoppersConsumersOperations & Supply ChainStrategyTescoCustomer ExperienceSustainabilityMetaverseExecutivesTech: AR and VRPartnershipsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Tesco launches ‘reverse supermarket’ to help people suffering with food poverty The move comes with FareShare and the Trussell Trust reporting they expect to provide food support to more than 1.2 million people this winter The Grocer November 28, 2022November 29, 2022 < 1 min read TescoDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Written by Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department: Consumer Durables ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Written by Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Grocery - Natural Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Grocery Department: Food Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Nonfood Data & Insights Technology & Innovation 7 online grocery trends for retailers to watch Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Top online grocery trends include AI tools, drone delivery, data security, and ready-made meals. Written by Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked