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Waitrose launches TV ads to focus on quality
Waitrose is launching a new TV ad to reinforce its quality positioning. It has been created to counter price-driven advertising from rival supermarket chains.
06 October 2008 |Asda launches games site to push health and nutrition
Asda has launched an interactive games site to teach children about health and nutrition.
30 September 2008 |Asda delays launch of transactional George site
Asda has delayed the launch of its transactional website for its George clothing range.
30 September 2008 |Tesco posts 10% profit rise
Tesco has posted a steady 10% rise in pre-tax profits, netting almost £1.5bn for the 26 weeks to August 23. The uplift has come despite increasing pressures on the retail...
30 September 2008 |Tesco loses brand chief
Tesco brand chief James Condon, the former head of global marketing for George at Asda, is leaving the retailer after less than two years in the job. It is not known if...
29 September 2008 |Nectar embraces online in ‘green’ drive
Nectar is ditching its offline coupon system by launching its first bespoke online offer, My Bonus Points, in a bid to become more environmentally friendly.
23 September 2008 |Co-Op launches sustainable fish range
The Co-Operative has launched an own brand range of responsibly-sourced fish. All fish products, including canned varieties and sandwich ingredients will be checked...
23 September 2008 |Will the consumer pattern of buying value groceries be short-lived?
If more proof were needed that UK shoppers are becoming frugal, then last week's announcement from Morrisons that sales increased 7.6% in the first half of the year following...
18 September 2008 |Morrisons reports 19% pre-tax profit rise
Cheaper petrol and food promotions have driven a 19% increase in pre-tax profits at supermarket chain Morrisons during the first half of the year.
11 September 2008 |Tesco prepares media agency review
Tesco is understood to be preparing to review its estimated £80m media planning and buying account, currently with Initiative UK.
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