Brits already slashing spend but crunch is yet to come
Brands are being warned that consumers are already cutting back on almost every purchase they make, from treats and eating…
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Asda chief Farren goes back to KFC after just 11 months
Asda’s chief customer officer Meg Farren is quitting her role after only 11 months in the job to return to…
‘Violent’ Vegan Friendly ad found unfriendly to humans
Vegan Friendly UK, an organisation which promotes animal welfare, has been clubbed by the ad watchdog following a flood of…
Industry backs junk food ban delay, critics say BOGOF
Government plans to delay the implementation of new restrictions on advertising foods and drinks high in fat, salt, or sugar…
Lip up fatty: UK set to be the obesity capital of Europe
Brits might like to think of the UK as a “cultural superpower” but it seems it is also set to…
Ramsbury distillery rolls out ‘social tales’ with Tribal
UK craft gin and vodka distillery Ramsbury Single Estate Spirits is launching a new drive to beef up its brand…
Burger firm flayed for crass Maddie McCann promotion
A Leeds-based burger company has been castigated for a social media campaign which used images of missing Madeleine McCann and…
Ex-DunnHumby chief Scarlett lands Fridays CMO role
Restaurant chain Fridays, which recently rebranded from TGI Fridays, has appointed former DunnHumby executive Rhiannon Scarlett chief marketing officer, spearheading…
Innocent guilty as watchdog chews up greenwashing ad
Innocent Drinks has been battered over an ad campaign, devised by Mother London, which has been found to have over-exaggerated…
More than 80% of Brits join the subscription economy
The rise of “subscription Britain” has been confirmed by a new analysis that shows 82% of UK households now receive…