UK frozen food specialist retailer Iceland has confirmed that it is opening a trial store in a new format under the name ‘Swift’. The full proposed specification and plan can be seen in the planning application (see below). Promises fuller grocery range and a ‘fresh, fast and local’ shopping experience Launching on 18 March at Four Lane Ends, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the store promi...

The GB market grew 12.5% in the 12 weeks to 21 February, according to the latest results from Kantar. This period included Christmas and the reintroduction of lockdown restrictions, which drove growth. Strong growth is now expected to slow Sales accelerated further in the last four weeks to +15.1%. This was the fastest rate of growth since June 2020. Market growth is however now expected to...

Ahead of Pancake Day on 16 February, we look at some of our favourite initiatives from 2021. The Breakfast Club: pancakes to your doorstep The increased demand for scratch-cooking, due to the lockdown, has led retailers and brands to extend their seasonal offerings in form of DIY kits to help shoppers recreate and enjoy the products at home. The Breakfast Club café launched its first-e...