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Kellogg joins collaboration to test virtual reality retail technology
Kellogg, Accenture and Qualcomm have launched a solution that uses eye-tracking technology to determine the best way to stock shelves for retailers.
Asda urges tennis fans to boycott Wimbledon strawberries
Asda is urging thousands of Wimbledon-bound fans to shun the overpriced strawberries on sale in the grounds.
Aldi joins Carbon Reduction Label programme in Australia
Planet Ark has announced that Aldi is the first company to join the Carbon Reduction Label programme in Australia. By the end of this year, Aldi's everyday olive oil range will feature the Carbon Reduction Label highlighting Aldi's ongoing commitment to the environment.
Hirtshals Co-operative Dairy joins Arla Foods
In its search for a solution to the financial challenges ahead, Denmark-based Hirtshals Co-operative Dairy has approached Arla Foods with a view to merging the two companies.
Co-op may ditch stores to buy Somerfield
The UK's Office of Fair Trading has ruled that the Co-operative Group must dispose of 126 local stores in order to complete its purchase of the Somerfield supermarket chain.
Co-op turns to rPET with Silver Spring
The Co-operative Group has become the first UK retailer to roll out 100% recycled PET bottles, thanks to the Silver Spring Mineral Water Co.
Tesco uses straw power for new plant
Tesco has been given the go-ahead to build Britain's first straw-powered Combined Heat and Power plant to meet the electricity and heating needs of its Goole Distribution Centre, according to an AFN report.
Tesco's Fresh & Easy programme restarts
Fresh & Easy, the fledgling US venture from Tesco, has restarted its openings programme after a three-month pause to review its performance.
Tesco tops the retail brand pack in the UK
UK brand consultant Intangible Business has revealed a report that shows Tesco at the top of a table of "most valuable brands".
Tesco localchoice becoming the consumers' choice
Latest figures from Tesco Stores in the UK confirm that the supermarket’s localchoice milk is shaking up the milk aisle as shoppers choose to support smaller dairy farmers in their local area.
Tesco trials Carbon Trust labels on juice cartons
Tesco is the world’s first supermarket group to launch a major trial of carbon labelling on its own brand products.
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