European consumers are universally drawn to brands when purchasing alcoholic beverages but the brand vs price battle is a lot closer when it comes to food and non-alcoholic beverages, according to a nine-country...

New GroceryChoice data released this week indicates Woolworths is now cheapest for the total basket price in 42 of the 61 regions surveyed, while Choice has reported a new partnership that will guide the...

Convenience stores, supermarket and fast-food outlets are at great risk of losing customers if they fail to adequately quell long queues, according to a survey released today. The Australian Queuing Behaviour...

UK’s largest retailer, Tesco, has announced the start of a customer packaging audit trial, which offers customers the opportunity to remove and leave excess plastic and paper packaging in store after...

Tesco, the world’s third largest retailer, is planning to introduce bank branches into 30 of its supermarkets before the end of the year, as supermarkets around the world continue to look for ways...

An investigation by a leading consumer group into supermarket cakes has discovered some contain more than 20 additives, including those used to prolong shelf life or cover up cheaper ingredients. Of the...

The majority of shopper purchasing decisions are made in the supermarket, according to new research from Germany. Just below 70% of purchasing decisions are made at the point of sale (POS) itself, and...

A senior food advisor to the UK Government has indicated that rationing may be a possible consequence of high levels of water use in the industry. Professor Tim Lang, from City University London, suggested...

Supermarkets remain on top when it comes to customer loyalty, according to new research from the UK. The survey found supermarkets were rated most highly (72%) with consumers when asked which sectors they...

Industry sectors set to benefit despite tough economic conditions have been revealed as Mintel announces updated UK market forecasts in light of recession. Despite tough market conditions the research...