Retail/Wholesale News

Woolworths: Shop Direct plans franchise deal

Shop Direct plans franchise deal to bring Woolworths back from the dead

by James Quilter, Brand Republic 23-Nov-09, 09:20

LONDON - Cash-poor in life, Woolworths has in death become rich in imitators with two new versions opening up this year. Now the owner of the Woolworths brand is believed to be looking to relaunch stores on the UK high street.

Tesco: moving into shopping centres in China

Tesco to build shopping centres in China

by James Quilter, Brand Republic, 13-Nov-09, 09:20

LONDON - Tesco may have failed to persuade Tony Blair to help smooth its expansion into the Middle East, but its deal to open three large shopping centres in China show it has no such problems operating in Asia.

Playboy: November cover star Marge Simpson

Bidders have Playboy bunny in their sights

by Staff, Brand Republic, 13-Nov-09, 08:20

NEW YORK - Playboy Enterprises, the company famous for its bunny ear logo and libidinous owner Hugh Hefner, is in talks with potential buyers including the licensing firm Iconix.

Asda: Paul Whitehouse stars in milk campaign

Asda hits back after downgrade of green credentials

by James Quilter, Brand Republic, 09-Nov-09, 09:15

LONDON - Asda has criticised a consumer report that claims the supermarket's green credentials have fallen to those of value-retailers Aldi and Lidl as "inaccurate and misleading".

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.