3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (373+ words) Hotel Chocolat is giving customers a new way to send chocolate gifts when the moment calls for it, as it partners with Deliveroo. Launching initially with five Hotel Chocolat locations – Manchester Cross Street, Chiswick, Staines, St James’s and Wimbledon – customers…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (267+ words) Iceland Foods is set to open a store in the Falkland Islands, which it claims will make it the first UK high street retailer to establish a presence in the territory. The frozen food specialist will open the standalone store…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (614+ words) The latest chapter of convenience retailer Co-op’s marketing drive shows all the reasons consumers should avoid the ‘big shop faff‘. But are traditionally large supermarkets investing in smaller formats to win basket share? Waitrose In July, Waitrose announced its focus…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (823+ words) McDonald’s is nominated for Digital Initiative of the Year at this year’s RG Excellence Awards. The fast food giant’s head of technology deployment and testing Courtney Barnett explains how its Ready on Arrival offering is cutting wait times; easing pressure…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (269+ words) Plant-based brand Beyond Meat has launched major campaign Beyond Busy: September Reset, which aims to inspire the UK to implement healthier eating habits. Running from 1 September, the campaign will include advice for families, recipe content and seasonal inspiration created to…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (237+ words) Social Enterprise Kent is expanding its community food offer with a third SE Kitchen site set to open in Chatham, bringing affordable groceries and practical support to more residents across Medway. The new social supermarket will launch at the Pentagon…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (632+ words) Sainsbury’s new Modern Work Experience Programme aims to create around 10,000 opportunities over the next year for young people to develop skills, build confidence and gain insight into future careers. The supermarket described the programme as “a fresh take on the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (276+ words) Ainsley Foods Company highlighted its couscous range last week through a five-day in-store activation fronted by TV chef Ainsley Harriott. The marketing installation will take place across Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Lancashire and combines live couscous sampling, recipe inspiration and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (244+ words) Bold Bean Co appointed RH Amar as its wholesale and foodservice distributor as the challenger brand looked to expand into new channels. The distributor will take responsibility for sales of Bold Bean Co’s 16-strong range of jarred beans, alongside larger…...