Retail/Wholesale News

Google develops commerce search in time for Christmas

by Jennifer Whitehead, Brand Republic 05-Nov-09, 11:10

LONDON - Google is attempting to make some cash from online retailers by creating a search service that is specifically aimed at helping shoppers find the goods they are after.

Costa Coffee under investigation by the ASA following Starbucks complaint

by James Quilter, Brand Republic, 05-Nov-09, 09:00

LONDON - Costa Coffee is under investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority after claiming "7 out of 10 coffee lovers prefer Costa" in a poster campaign.

M&S: now stocks a selection of top brands

M&S to sell other brands for the first time in 125 years

by James Quilter, Brand Republic, 04-Nov-09, 09:25

LONDON - Marks & Spencer has revealed plans to sell other FMCG brands, such as Stella Artois and Coca-Cola, throughout all its stores as it seeks to plug gaps in its product offering.

Blair offered £1m by Tesco for Middle East role

by James Quilter, Brand Republic, 02-Nov-09, 09:25

LONDON - Tesco has held talks with former prime minister and current Middle East peace envoy Tony Blair to help smooth the supermarket's expansion into the region.

Littlewoods: kicks off Christmas campaign

Littlewoods kicks off Christmas ad campaign

by Jacquie Bowser, Brand Republic, 02-Nov-09, 08:00

LONDON - Littlewoods launched its Christmas campaign during Channel 4's 'Ugly Betty' last night with a spot highlighting that customers can pay in instalments.

Boots: claims to be a 'minimal' palm oil user

Sustainable palm oil report criticises Boots and Waitrose

by Daniel Farey-Jones, Brand Republic, 28-Oct-09, 09:20

LONDON - Boots and Waitrose have been criticised for not doing enough to use sustainable palm oil in a WWF report that praises Sainsbury's efforts to limit the environmental damage incurred by its production.

M&S online quilt: supporting climate change deal

M&S invites online support for climate change call

by Jacquie Bowser, Brand Republic, 27-Oct-09, 11:30

LONDON - Marks & Spencer has launched a virtual patchwork quilt that allows internet users to contribute an individual patch as a symbol of their support for decisive action at the UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen next month.