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  • CMA Finds Little Evidence That Loyalty Pricing In Supermarkets Is Misleading Shoppers July 26, 2024
    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today revealed its initial findings from its ongoing review of loyalty pricing, which several major supermarkets have adopted over the last few years. Having begun its probe in January, the regulator has been (more…) The post CMA Finds Little Evidence That Loyalty Pricing In Supermarkets Is Misleading Shoppers […]
  • Many Consumers Have No Plans To Switch Back To Branded Goods July 26, 2024
    A new survey suggests that some brands might find it difficult to tempt back consumers who switched to private label during the cost of living crisis. The EY Future Consumer Index (FCI), which surveyed more than 23,000 consumers across 30 (more…) The post Many Consumers Have No Plans To Switch Back To Branded Goods appeared […]
  • Gopuff Launches AI-Driven Ads Platform To Enhance Relevance And Targeting July 26, 2024
    Rapid grocery delivery firm Gopuff has announced the launch of its in-house ads platform as it steps up its retail media activities. With artificial intelligence and machine learning models accounting for more than 1,000 real-time variables and 10 years of (more…) The post Gopuff Launches AI-Driven Ads Platform To Enhance Relevance And Targeting appeared first […]
  • Worldwide Confectionery Becomes Sugro’s 100th Member July 26, 2024
    Buying and marketing group Sugro UK has hit the milestone of 100 members with the addition of Worldwide Confectionery. Trading as Sweet and Glory, the delivered wholesaler operates out of a 31,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Manchester. It supplies a (more…) The post Worldwide Confectionery Becomes Sugro’s 100th Member appeared first on KamCity.
  • PE Firm Set To Acquire Owner Of Burts Snacks July 26, 2024
    Europe Snacks, the French private-label crisp manufacturer that acquired British brand Burts Snacks last year, looks set for a change of ownership. The firm is currently owned by British private equity firm Apax. It employs more than 2,000 staff and (more…) The post PE Firm Set To Acquire Owner Of Burts Snacks appeared first on […]
  • Majestic Continues Store Investor Programme July 26, 2024
    Wine retailer Majestic has invested a further £1m in its store estate as part of its commitment to bricks & mortar stores. The retailer has opened two new outlets this week in the South East of England (East Dulwich and (more…) The post Majestic Continues Store Investor Programme appeared first on KamCity.
  • How Are You Dealing With Amazon’s Strict Enforcement Of Net PPM Targets? July 26, 2024
    By Martin Heubel, Amazon Strategy Consultant at Consulterce Here’s what most Amazon vendors don’t understand: A decline in Net Pure Profit Margin (PPM) means you’re going to face (very) tough annual negotiations this year. That’s because Vendor Managers will: Strictly (more…) The post How Are You Dealing With Amazon’s Strict Enforcement Of Net PPM Targets? […]
  • Sam’s Club Expands Retail Media Inventory July 26, 2024
    By Dean McElwee, eCommerce leader and author of eCommerce for CEOs The power of data at work here from Sam’s Club. They have launched display ads in the Scan & Go experience. So as you scan the product, an ad (more…) The post Sam’s Club Expands Retail Media Inventory appeared first on KamCity.
  • Pladis Introduces New Jacob’s Snack Range July 26, 2024
    Pladis is launching a new range of snacks under its Jacob’s brand. Created to leverage the key sharing occasion, Jacob’s Bites come in recyclable 125g boxes with four flavour combinations – Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion, Red Leicester, Sweet Chilli (more…) The post Pladis Introduces New Jacob’s Snack Range appeared first on KamCity.
  • Geeta’s Adds Side Dishes To Indian Food Range July 26, 2024
    Geeta’s has added a duo of side dishes to its growing range of Indian food. The Bombay Spiced Lentils & Potatoes and Saag Aloo come in new microwaveable pouches that serve two (RRP: £2.00 for 250g). They contain no artificial (more…) The post Geeta’s Adds Side Dishes To Indian Food Range appeared first on KamCity.