How a passion to be plastic-free led to a first business venture
In February 2020 Elly Obeney opened Contain Yourself, her rather brilliantly named refill store in Southborough, Kent. In common with manyContinue Reading
Category: Retail
Supermarkets no cheaper for organic, French survey finds
The price of organic food in supermarkets and major chains is no cheaper than in specialist retailers, according to aContinue Reading
Two more Holland & Barrett stores get a revamp – and full complement of Covid measures
Leading European health food chain Holland & Barrett has revamped a further two of its UK outlets, as part ofContinue Reading
ICA Maxi’s award-winning ‘eco-walk’ boosts organic sales by 25%
Swedish supermarket chain ICA Maxi picked up the Eco Effort award at this year’s Grocery Gala. Judges commended the retailer’sContinue Reading
Organic ambition: Carrefour acquires Bio c ‘Bon chain for €60m
European retail giant Carrefour is to acquire the French organic retail chain Bio c ‘Bon – the country’s third biggestContinue Reading
‘Agile’ indies more resilient than the big chains during the pandemic, report says
Smaller, independent retailers have shown themselves to be more resilient than national chains during the Covid-19 pandemic, new UK researchContinue Reading
UK organics record highest growth for a decade
UK organic food sales have grown 9.5% this year, the highest growth rate seen for a decade, says the SoilContinue Reading
Virtuous trinity: Ica Kvantum Södermalm store majors on organic, local and sustainable
Swedish supermarket chain Ica Kvantum will place organic, local and sustainability values front and centre at its new Södermalm (Stockholm)Continue Reading
L’eau point: Many plant-based products ‘made mostly of water’, French consumer group warns
The French consumer body CLCV has claimed that that vegetarian and vegan food products sold in French supermarkets often containContinue Reading
Immune response: Consumers renew commitment to ‘shut-in’ lifestyle, survey suggests
Consumers are preparing to renew their commitment to a “shut-in” lifestyle this winter with significant implications for brands and retailers,Continue Reading