Date | Title | Description |
02.05.2025 | Cyber Storms: The Retail Sector's Battle Against Hackers | In the digital age, cyber threats loom like dark clouds over the retail landscape. Recently, two major players, Co-op and Marks & Spencer (M&S), found themselves in the eye of the storm. Both companies faced significant cyber incide... |
01.05.2025 | Oatly Launches New 1.5L Barista Oat Milk Multipack at UK Retail Stores | Oatly is expanding its best-selling Barista oat milk range in the UK with a new multipack featuring three 1.5L cartons in a portable carrier.
The company decided to launch the product after insights showed that over half of Oatly shoppers a... |
30.04.2025 | Co-op Shuts Down IT Systems Following Hack Attempt | Co-op has reportedly been forced to shut down its IT systems following an attempted hack of its network earlier in the week.
The attempted attack took place just days after M&S suffered a cyber-attack which is still causing the store wo... |
24.04.2025 | Happiee Launches “UK’s First” Easy-Cook Lion’s Mane Mushroom Chunks | Plant-based brand Happiee, best known for its seafood alternatives, has expanded its range with the launch of easy-cook lion’s mane mushroom chunks.
Claimed to be the first products of their kind in the UK, the chunks are available in two f... |
10.04.2025 | Tiba Tempeh Launches Smoky Tempeh Block, Gains Waitrose Listing | UK brand Tiba Tempeh has announced the launch of a new product, Smoky Tempeh Block. Infused with a smoky marinade, the tempeh can be used to add flavour to a variety of dishes, including stir-fries, pastas, and sandwiches.
Tiba Tempeh also ... |
08.04.2025 | Deliveroo exec: London restaurants can’t take more tax hikes | London’s restaurants can’t take more punishing tax hikes, writes Carlo Mocci, chief business officer at Deliveroo, in today’s Notebook, as well as the inside scoop on what City workers are ordering…
There’s no doubt that London’s dynamic cu... |
02.04.2025 | 3 Ways the UK Government Plans to Tighten Cyber Security Rules with New Bill | Amid a sharp spike in ransomware attacks disrupting essential services and critical infrastructure, the U.K. government has set out the scope of its upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill for the first time. It aims to patch the holes ... |
01.04.2025 | Greencore: M&S sandwich supplier roars ahead amid takeover battle | Convenience food manufacturer Greencore told markets this morning that it expects profit to come in ahead of expectations for the second quarter, underpinned by “on-going operational and commercial excellence initiatives and a continued foc... |
31.03.2025 | Eagle Eye Appoints Chief Revenue Officer, Jeff Baskin, to Accelerate Growth in North America | US-based retail technology leader joins executive team to direct sales, marketing and customer success as the company scales loyalty and AI-driven personalization solutions worldwide
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Eye, a l... |
28.03.2025 | Sky's Transformation: A Digital Shift with Heavy Costs | Sky, the British media giant owned by Comcast, is embarking on a significant transformation. The company announced plans to cut nearly 2,000 jobs, about seven percent of its workforce, as it overhauls its customer service operations. This m... |
27.03.2025 | Supermarket Showdown: The Price War Unfolds | The grocery landscape in the UK is shifting. Supermarkets are bracing for a fierce battle. The stakes? Customer loyalty and market share. The Co-op Group is leading the charge, investing over £70 million to lower prices on 100 essential ite... |
27.03.2025 | The Great Savings Dilemma: Cash ISAs and the Price War in Groceries | In the world of finance and retail, two narratives are unfolding. One is about savers, the other about shoppers. Both are caught in a web of low returns and rising costs. Let’s dive into these stories.
First, let’s talk about Cash ISAs. The... |
27.03.2025 | Tax Tightening and Retail Restructuring: A Double-Edged Sword for UK Consumers | The UK is facing a financial storm. On one side, the government is tightening its grip on tax compliance. On the other, major retailers are reshaping their business models to survive fierce competition. This dual approach raises questions a... |
27.03.2025 | Morrisons' Shake-Up: A Supermarket Giant in Transition | Morrisons, a staple in the UK grocery landscape, is undergoing a significant transformation. The supermarket chain has announced plans to cut 365 jobs and close over 50 cafes as part of a sweeping business review. This decision is not just ... |
27.03.2025 | The UK Market: A Battlefield of Takeovers and Trolley Wars | The UK market is at a crossroads. On one side, board members brace for a surge of takeover bids. On the other, supermarkets prepare for a fierce price war. Both scenarios reflect a landscape marked by vulnerability and competition. In the c... |
27.03.2025 | Sky to overhaul call centres and cut around 2,000 jobs | Sky has announced plans to shake up its call centres in a move which will see around 2,000 jobs put at risk of being lost.
The media company, which is owned by US media giant Comcast, is looking to close three of its ten call centre sites.
... |
26.03.2025 | Morrisons looks to save £1bn as sales rise ahead of stores shake-up | Morrisons has announced an uptick in sales amid a wide-ranging store shake-up plan which will see hundreds of jobs losses.
Group like-for-like sales rose 2.1 per cent in the 13 weeks ended 26 January while total sales increased by 2.4 per c... |
25.03.2025 | Co-op invests further in lower prices as ‘trolley wars’ beckon | Co-op Group has invested millions in lower prices as all the grocers gear up to battle for value-seeking customers.
The business, which is owned by its 5.5 million members, will invest more than £70m into matching prices with Aldi on 100 ev... |
24.03.2025 | Morrisons to cut hundreds of jobs and close cafes in huge shake-up | Supermarket giant Morrisons has put 365 jobs at risk after it revealed plans to close more than 50 of its cafes.
The Yorkshire-headquartered chain said 52 of its cafes, 17 convenience stores and dozens of meat and fish counters at its shops... |
20.03.2025 | Retail's Reckoning: The Storm Brewing for Labour and the Rise of Reform UK | The retail sector in the UK is facing a tempest. Labour MPs are on high alert. A “perfect storm” of rising costs threatens to reshape the political landscape. The Retail Jobs Alliance (RJA) has sounded the alarm. Their analysis reveals that... |
19.03.2025 | Labour MPs warned ‘perfect storm’ of retail costs could benefit Reform UK | Labour MPs are being warned a “perfect storm” of costs facing the retail sector could see seats lost to Reform UK.
New analysis from the Retail Jobs Alliance (RJA) has revealed Labour holds 24 of the UK’s 30 constituencies with the highest ... |
05.03.2025 | Plenish Launches “UK’s Only” Clean-Label Fortified Oat Milk With No Oils or Additives | British plant-based beverage brand Plenish has launched a new product, Plenish Enriched Oat M*lk, which combines essential nutrients with a short, natural ingredients list.
Claimed to be the UK’s only clean-label fortified oat milk without ... |
26.02.2025 | Data Theft Drove 94% of Global Cyberattacks in 2024 & Ransomware Defenses are “Increasingly Complex” | Data theft accounted for 94% of all cyber attacks worldwide in 2024, according to new research, as cybercriminals increasingly combine data exfiltration with encryption in ransomware campaigns.
Beyond encryption, ransomware attackers now th... |
07.02.2025 | Cyber Attack Severity Rating System Established in UK | A new rating system in the U.K. will classify the severity of cyberattacks on a scale from one to five, aiming to provide businesses and policymakers with more precise insights into the impact of cyber threats. The Cyber Monitoring Centre, ... |
03.02.2025 | Asda equal pay dispute advances as UK supermarkets look on nervously | - |
29.01.2025 | Morrisons sales surge as customer loyalty pays off | - |
29.01.2025 | UK's Morrisons says cyber attack at technology provider dented Christmas sales | LONDON : British supermarket group Morrisons said on Wednesday that a November cyber attack at technology provider Blue Yonder hit its product availability, impacting Christmas sales.
"Our warehouse management system had to be shut dow... |
24.01.2025 | UK economy: ‘Consumers see dark days ahead’ | - |
24.01.2025 | Morrisons joins Sainsbury’s and Asda in major job cuts after Budget | - |
15.01.2025 | Tribe Raises £2.4M in Funding | Tribe, a London, UK-based natural energy snack brand, raised £2.4M in funding.
The round was led by Mercia Ventures and included Yeo Ventures, Crowdcube and private investors.
The company intends to use the funds to continue its growth and ... |
12.01.2025 | Morrisons joins farmers in fight against Budget tax hike | - |
10.01.2025 | Британские ритейлеры отчитались о высоких продажах во время праздников | - |
09.01.2025 | THIS™ Isn’t Pork Sausages Launch at IKEA Restaurants UK-Wide | Plant-based meat brand THIS™ has announced that its award-winning THIS Isn’t Pork Sausages are launching at 19 IKEA restaurants across the UK.
The sausages will be served as part of IKEA’s new Veggie Sausage & Mash meal, which features ... |
08.01.2025 | One Planet Pizza’s “Category First” Plant-Based Tex Mex Launches at Asda | UK brand One Planet Pizza has announced that its plant-based Tex Mex, claimed to be a frozen category first, is launching at Asda stores across the country.
The pizza features a wood-fired sourdough base with tomato sauce and plant-based ch... |
07.01.2025 | Cauldron Foods Launches “Quickest Cooking Tofu Ever” | UK plant-based company Cauldron Foods has announced the launch of what it claims is the “quickest cooking tofu ever”.
The tofu pieces can be prepared within five minutes and do not require pressing. The product aims to provide a convenient ... |
18.12.2024 | The Rise of Plant-Based Dining: A New Era for Fast-Casual and Concert Culture | The culinary landscape is shifting. Fast-casual dining and concert experiences are embracing plant-based options like never before. This trend reflects a growing awareness of health, sustainability, and ethical eating. Two recent announceme... |
18.12.2024 | THIS to Launch Hyper-Realistic Plant-Based Chicken Kyiv & Wings for Veganuary | UK plant-based meat brand THIS is set to celebrate Veganuary with the launch of two new hyper-realistic meat alternatives — THIS™ Isn’t Chicken Kyiv and THIS™ Isn’t Chicken Wings.
The plant-based Kyiv is made from soy and fava protein, stuf... |
17.12.2024 | O2 Arena to Serve Mostly Meatless Menu at Paul McCartney Concerts in Partnership With Linda McCartney Foods | On December 18 and 19, Paul McCartney will end the European leg of his critically acclaimed global Got Back tour at the O2 Arena in London.
McCartney and his late wife Linda became vegetarians and animal rights activists in the 1970s, and L... |
04.12.2024 | Christmas food shop: The pros give their top tips | - |
28.11.2024 | Morrisons expands use of Ocado’s grocery-picking software in store | - |
27.11.2024 | Starbucks, Supermarkets Targeted in Ransomware Attack | Starbucks and several major U.K. supermarkets experienced disruption due to a ransomware attack on the prominent supply chain software provider Blue Yonder. The company disclosed the incident on Thursday, Nov. 21, and it was still working t... |
24.11.2024 | Morrisons chief calls for urgent overhaul of business rates system | - |
21.11.2024 | Virtue Drinks Raises £2M in Funding | Virtue Drinks, a London, UK-based clean energy drink provider, raised £2M in funding.
Backers included James Watt, co-founder of BrewDog, Eberechi Eze, Premier League footballer and England international, bringing the total funding to over ... |
20.11.2024 | Morrisons puts 400 jobs at risk after failing to turn around loss-making bakery | - |
19.11.2024 | Retail bosses warn of £7bn cost burden after Budget | - |
16.11.2024 | Retailers reassess how to reel in cash-strapped savvy Brits for Black Friday | - |
11.11.2024 | Sea Forest strikes deal to bring livestock methane-busting seaweed supplements to East Africa | Tasmania-based Sea Forest—one of a flurry of startups producing feed supplements from Asparagopsis seaweed to curb livestock methane emissions—has teamed up with Uganda-based agtech co NileOrbital Aerospace to feed its wares to cattle in Ea... |
30.10.2024 | The Sweet Surge of Vegan Ice Cream: A Market on the Rise | The vegan ice cream market is on fire. It’s a sweet revolution, blending health, ethics, and indulgence. By 2032, this market is projected to hit $1.05 billion, up from $704.97 million in 2023. That’s a growth spurt of 4.60% annually. Why t... |
29.10.2024 | $1+ Billion Vegan Ice Cream Market by Flavour, Sales Type, Source, Distribution Channel, Countries and Company | DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Vegan Ice Cream Market Report by Flavour Sales Type Source Distribution Channel Countries and Company Analysis, 2024-2032” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The Vegan Ice Cream Ma... |
09.10.2024 | THIS Partners With Dell’Ugo to Launch Plant-Based Ravioli | UK plant-based meat brand THIS has partnered with premium fresh pasta company Dell’Ugo to launch two new plant-based ravioli products.
The first variety, Dell’Ugo THIS™ Isn’t Bacon & Cheese Ravioli, contains THIS’s plant-based bacon lar... |
08.10.2024 | One Planet Pizza Launches Vegan Tex Mex Pizza at Morrisons Stores UK-Wide | Plant-based brand One Planet Pizza has announced that its Tex Mex pizza, said to be a frozen category first, is launching at Morrisons stores across the UK.
The pizza consists of a wood-fired sourdough base topped with tomato sauce, Willicr... |
08.10.2024 | The ‘battle for value is on’ at UK grocers as supermarkets push discounts | - |
06.09.2024 | The Rise of Plant-Based Innovations: A New Era in Food Technology | The food landscape is shifting. Traditional staples are evolving into plant-based alternatives. This transformation is not just a trend; it’s a revolution. Companies are racing to innovate, and the stakes are high. The latest developments i... |
04.09.2024 | Dairylea to Launch Plant-Based Dunkers in the UK | Cheese brand Dairylea, produced by Mondelēz International, is set to launch a plant-based version of its popular Dunkers in the UK.
The original product consists of crispy tubes packaged with a cheese dip, and is a popular choice for childr... |
29.08.2024 | The Rise of Plant-Based Proteins: A Healthier Future for People and Planet | The world is changing. The food we eat is evolving. Plant-based proteins are stepping into the spotlight, and the benefits are clear. A recent study by the Food Foundation reveals that plant-based meats are not just better for the environme... |
27.08.2024 | Squeaky Bean Launches “First to Market” Ready-to-Eat Vegan Crispy Bacon Strips | UK’s Squeaky Bean, known for its ready-to-eat meat alternatives, prominent in five of the biggest supermarket chains — Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Asda, and Morrison’s — this week announces the launch of Crispy Bacon Style Strips, which i... |
15.08.2024 | Ambrosia Launches “Deliciously Creamy” Plant-Based Custard | UK-based ambient custard brand Ambrosia has launched its first plant-based custard, aimed at consumers who avoid dairy due to health issues or personal preference.
Described as “deliciously creamy”, the canned custard reportedly took three ... |
09.07.2024 | BT to Hold Over 40+ Scots Events to Raise Awareness of Digital Switch | BT is to hold over 40 events across Scotland this summer to help raise awareness of the change from analogue to digital landlines by the end of January 2027.
The company will be holding events throughout July and August to visit communities... |
03.06.2024 | Sorry Britain, Europe’s just not that into you | - |
22.05.2024 | UK inflation falls to 2.3%, lowest in 3 years but still above BoE's target | - |
12.05.2024 | Rise in UK knife attacks leads to crackdown and stokes public anxiety | - |
24.04.2024 | Warpaint London expands into Superdrug and Boots as revenue leaps 40 per cent | Warpaint London has reported a 40 per cent rise in revenue for the year ended 31st December, helped by the launch of its products in New Look and Superdrug stores.
During the year, the affordable makeup brand opened in 71 Superdrug sites an... |
19.04.2024 | UK retail sales stagnate in March despite easing inflation, shows govt data | - |
08.04.2024 | AiFi and GS Draft Join Forces to Bring Frictionless TapWallsTM to Stadium Attendees | As checkout-free options grow in the stadium sector, this latest integration enables fans to grab beer on tap without waiting to pay.
BURLINGAME, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AiFi, the most flexible AI platform that enables r... |
11.03.2024 | As Tesco and Sainsbury's seize the moment, UK grocery laggards face uphill task | Retail & ConsumerAs Tesco and Sainsbury's seize the moment, UK grocery laggards face uphill task
By James DaveyMarch 11, 20246:12 AM UTCUpdated ago
[1/4]A shopper walks next to a photographic depiction of tomatoes on a Tesco supermarket... |
11.01.2022 | Morrisons Launches Plant Revolution Brand With 50 New Products for Veganuary | UK supermarket Morrisons launches Plant Revolution, a huge new line of plant-based products.
Supermarket chain Morrisons has unveiled an extensive plant-based range for Veganuary. The line already has 50 products, including ready meals, san... |
24.03.2021 | WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS PLC
It's an eggstravaganza: Morrisons launches Easter treat box - for £22 | - Includes an Easter Egg Hunt Kit, Chick & Bunny Marshmallows, Milk Chocolate Micro Eggs, ingredients for making cornflakes cakes and more -
- The new limited-edition food box is available to order online now, and the price includes nex... |
20.01.2021 | Wm Morrison Supermarkets : Morrisons increases food deliveries for children entitled to free school meals | Morrisons increases food deliveries for children entitled to free school meals
School Meal Box costs £15 and is delivered straight to the child's home
Cost is covered by the school as part of the Government's free school meals programme in ... |
20.07.2018 | Morrisons Cambourne announces ‘Quieter Hour’ | Morrisons Cambourne is to introduce a quieter hour for customers who would benefit from a calmer shopping trip.
Designed to help customers who currently struggle with music and the other noise associated with supermarket shopping, it will t... |
20.07.2018 | Morrisons Cambourne announces ‘Quieter Hour’ | Morrisons Cambourne announces ‘Quieter Hour’
20-07-2018
Morrisons Cambourne is to introduce a quieter hour for customers who would benefit from a calmer shopping trip.
Designed to help customers who currently struggle with music and the oth... |