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Sainsbury’s is playing the long game

Margins have dropped to 1.9% and like-for-like sales increased by only 1.6% which is poor when it is reportedly passing…
Is industry ready to show the reality of feminine hygiene?

UK-based feminine hygiene brand Bodyform's recent Bloodnormal campaign has taken everybody by surprise, by introducing the first advert for a…
Why supermarkets need to move to the dark side

In ten years’ time, the vast majority of online delivered groceries will come from dark stores. At the moment, only…
What condoms manufacturers can learn from the e-cigs industry

More than one in five UK consumers said that on at least one occasion they had not used a condom…
Bright future for products and services improving sleep quality

One of the most interesting findings of Sainsbury’s Living Well Index survey in the UK1 was that sleep quality was…

Millennials consider moving back home amid debt and uncertainty

While moving out of the family home remains a goal for many millennials (18-34 year olds), several factors have made…
MMUK makes history with plan to open Britain’s first make-up store for men

Make-up brand MMUK MAN is about to make UK retail history, having announced plans to open the first brick-and-mortar make-up…
The importance of sustainability and ethics and European consumers

Source: GlobalData’s Q3 2016 global consumer survey; GlobalData’s 2011 global consumer survey Sustainability and ethics have grown in importance to…
Managed by no one: China is moving towards a fully automated retail environment

China is witnessing a technological boom in retail and foodservice in 2017 – and human staff is being edged out.…
Primark’s £3 fragrance: a treat for bargain hunters but a threat to luxury brands?

Bargain hunters are in for a real treat and clothing and accessories retailer Primark is once again behind it. The…

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