Sainsbury’s has recently introduced a diverse range of Pan-Asian ready meals, drawing inspiration from Japanese, Indonesian, Korean, and Thai cuisines. This move aims to cater to a growing global palate amongst UK consumers.The ‘by Sainsbury’s’ collection features an assortment of seven main dishes, each starting at £4, alongside six complementary side dishes priced at £2.50. These main courses offer a variety of tastes, including Chicken Pad Thai Noodles, Beef Bibimbap, Nasi Goreng, a Sticky Chilli Chicken Rice Bowl, Teriyaki Chicken, Chicken Yaki Udon Noodles, and a Spicy Gochujang Style Chicken Rice Bowl. Each dish has been crafted to bring authentic…
Author: Dave Antrobus
In a move to provide cost-effective choices during the festive season, Gopuff has initiated a price match campaign with Aldi, aligning prices on over 50 popular grocery items.The festive season often presents financial challenges for consumers, and Gopuff aims to alleviate some of this burden by matching Aldi’s prices on a range of grocery products. This campaign includes well-known brands such as Coca-Cola, Kinder Bueno, and Walkers crisps, alongside fresh produce and essential pantry items, offering customers the ability to order at attractive prices through Gopuff’s rapid delivery service.Leon Tang, Gopuff’s Director of Growth, expressed the company’s commitment to affordability…
Ocado is significantly expanding its own-brand range, planning to introduce hundreds of new products next year with a special focus on seasonal lines.This year, Ocado has added over 100 new items to its own-brand collection, bringing the total to more than 740 products, including recently launched items such as microfibre cloths and baked beans. The company plans further expansion next year after witnessing a 12% increase in sales of its own-brand items, which now account for more than one in ten products in customers’ baskets.A study conducted by Ocado in collaboration with Savanta revealed a growing consumer demand for own-brand…
Frasers Group has officially transitioned Coggles to an online-only entity after opening a Flannels boutique in Alderley Edge.Coggles, initially launched with a flagship store in 2017, will now focus solely on digital retail under Frasers Group’s strategy.The Alderley Edge location, once a 4,000sq ft Coggles shop, has been converted to a Flannels store specialising in luxury fashion.David Epstein, Frasers Group Director, indicated that Coggles will operate with a dedicated team in Manchester.Frasers Group’s acquisition from THG furthers their ‘extend luxury’ strategy by integrating Flannels and digital expansions.Frasers Group, having acquired Coggles earlier this year, has decided to pivot the brand…
Coggles is set to continue its operations solely online after its standalone store is transformed into a Flannels boutique by its new owner, Frasers Group.The retail giant acquired Coggles in June and aims to expand Flannels’ presence across the UK.Coggles’ 4,000 square foot store in Alderley Edge, initially opened in 2017, has been refurbished as a Flannels outlet.Frasers Group’s strategic partnership with the online group involves integrating Frasers Plus into the Ingenuity platform.David Epstein, Frasers managing director, confirmed Coggles will operate with a separate team in Manchester.Coggles, a luxury retailer, will now operate exclusively online under the ownership of Frasers…
The global food market is experiencing a significant rise in prices, reaching an 18-month high, according to recent reports. This escalation, marked by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s food price index reaching 127.4 in October, indicates a continuous upward trend in costs for essential commodities like cheese, sugar, vegetable oils, and wheat. The October figures represent a 5.5% increase compared to the same month last year, the highest since April 2023, as reported by the Financial Times.The rise in global food prices signals a potential increase in grocery bills for UK consumers. Significant cost increases have been recorded across…
Pressure intensifies on Lloyds to publicly release the unredacted report on the HBOS Reading fraud case.The report, commissioned in 2017, aimed to uncover potential cover-up by Lloyds regarding the scandal.Key figures and organisations, including MPs and business groups, demand full disclosure to ensure accountability.The delay in publication raises concerns over transparency and potential continued concealment of information.Victims and advocacy groups criticise Lloyds for controlling the release of findings related to the fraud.The call for Lloyds Banking Group to release a comprehensive, unredacted report into the HBOS Reading branch fraud has grown increasingly robust. The review, initially expected to take a…
Leith collaborates with ‘So Rapid Crew’ to remix a classic track, spotlighting the swift journey to Luton Airport.The catchy campaign reimagines a 2001 hit to highlight a quick 32-minute trip from central London.Directed by Carly Cussen, the music video features humour-filled lyrics promoting Luton Airport Express.Campaign targets misconceptions about Luton Airport’s accessibility from London.Advertisements rolled out across multiple platforms in Greater London starting 11th November 2024.Leith, based in Edinburgh and Manchester, has joined forces with the ‘So Rapid Crew featuring Lil’ Prices’ to deliver a fresh take on the 2001 chart-topping hit ’21 Seconds’ by So Solid Crew. The reworked…
HMV takes a significant step by introducing its first standalone book offering at the Oxford Street store.An entire floor will be dedicated to the new hmv 363 Bookshop, launching on 18 November.The initiative aims to provide a curated selection of books, including current bestsellers and classic works.The new space will also feature a stage for live events, enhancing the cultural experience.HMV plans to possibly expand this literary initiative to its other 121 UK stores.HMV is making waves in the retail sector by launching its first standalone book shop within its Oxford Street flagship store. This ambitious move marks a new…
In an innovative move, HMV is expanding its Oxford Street store to include a dedicated book floor, marking a new chapter in its retail offerings.The store will feature the hmv 363 Bookshop, a space devoted entirely to books, opening on 18 November.This initiative represents HMV’s first significant step into standalone literature retailing.The book floor will include a live events stage and a selection of both contemporary and classic titles.HMV aims to expand its literary offerings across all 121 UK stores depending on the success of this initial venture.HMV is embarking on a novel venture with the introduction of a dedicated…