18 Dec 2003
| by Ben Carter,
LONDON - Expedia, one of Europe's top three online travel firms, has lost its European marketing director, Beverly Shaw, after less than three weeks in the role.
18 Dec 2003
The DIY and gardening market will retain its position as the UK's fastest-growing retail sector over the next five years, according to a report from Verdict Research. The study predicts that the sector will grow by 32.6% from 2003 to 2008.
18 Dec 2003
| by Poppy Brech
The BBC will this week report that it expects the number of households with Freeview to reach 2.5 million by the end of this year, boosted by its availability at retailers such as Boots and Asda.
18 Dec 2003
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is taking its brand into cinemas for the first time as part of a new media strategy for the company.
18 Dec 2003
| by Mark Kleinman
William Morrison's £3bn takeover of Safeway looks set to fuel a supermarket price war among the industry's major players, as Tesco and Sainsbury's prepare to unleash new-year marketing blitzes.
18 Dec 2003
Shop Direct Group, the company that owns the Additions catalogue brand, has struck a deal with Boots to distribute two million copies of its new Additions Direct catalogue in more than 300 stores.
18 Dec 2003
| by Emily Rogers
McDonald's has revealed its new global packaging design, inspired by its first global advertising campaign, 'I'm Lovin' It'.
18 Dec 2003
Christy, the homeware brand best known for its range of towels, has appointed Checkland Kindleysides to create a retail presence for the brand. This will initially focus on department stores, with the aim to increase Christy's visibility in a multi-brand environment.
18 Dec 2003
The Co-op supermarket is adding six products to its premium Truly Irresistible range. The range was launched in July to encourage consumers to re-appraise the Co-op's image and reinforce the store's commitment to offering customers unique products in their local stores. New products include beef Wellington...
18 Dec 2003
River Island has revamped its flagship store in London's Oxford Street, following recent openings in Marble Arch and Birmingham Bullring. Details showcased in the flagship store will be replicated across the chain, with stores in Bluewater, Dublin and Trafford Centre set to be refurbished. The design...