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Tesco has launched its new Clubcard TV to its 16 million Clubcard holders as it looks to strengthen its position in the digital entertainment market. Free TV and movie service Clubcard TV, which is being developed by the team running Tesco's Blinkbox service, will offer films and TV shows for free to all Clubcard customers. The content will be geared towards families and children. The s...

Jerónimo Martins has confirmed that, despite a slowing in the pace of sales growth in Poland, it is aiming to expand its Biedronka chain in the market in 2013. Number of stores opened to accelerate in 2013 In 2012 the company added 263 new stores in Poland , but stated that it was looking to add at least 290 in 2013, as part of its aim to operate 3,000 stores in the country by 2015. To suppo...

Aldi Hofer in Austria, is increasing its focus on premium products with its new Gourmet range. Covering multiple categories The Gourmet range was launched this week as part of Hofer's limited availability lines. The 32 products included prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, scallops and nougat as well as premium versions of core listings, such as pesto, muesli and crisps. The packaging paral...

Major national UK cash & carry wholesaler Bestway has launched a significant new annual initiative entitled 'CORE Range' which aims to offer all its retail customers threefold forms of support to help drive their businesses.  The programme mixes information and education on ranging and merchandising to optimise the in-store offer, ongoing deals to provide customer value and drive sales, plus rewa...

Coles Express is to roll out a scheme whereby customers using its ATM machines receive discount vouchers for use in-store, according to local press reports. Follows trial earlier this year The scheme was trialled in January and offered discount vouchers on products from beer to mobile phone recharging.  The rollout will see customers who use Coles Express's 600-strong network of ATMs re...

Russian retailer Dixy Group is planning on spending up to RUB 50bn on expansion over the next three years. Room to grow CEO Ilya Yakubson has stated that Dixy has “room to grow” and is seeking to have a store network of 3,000 by the end of 2015, doubling what it currently operates. This expansion plan is in line with the Dixy Group’s aim to double its annual revenue over the next three ...

Europe’s largest cosmetics and perfumeries retailer, Marionnaud, has launched ‘Nature’, a new range of own brand products. Naturally sourced and environmentally friendly   The retailer, owned by A.S. Watson, has launched ‘Nature’, a new range of facial and body care products containing less chemical ingredients that could be potentially harmful to skin, health and the environment. Prod...

The latest data from the British Retail Consortium Retail Sales Monitor (BRC-RSM) show that UK retail sales growth accelerated to 4.4% in February 2013, with like-for-like growth on 2.7% the strongest seen since December 2009. Uplift driven by non-food While the February figures show growth across all retailing sectors, non-food retail was the strongest element, with clothing, health ...

The managing director of Lloydspharmacy, Mark James, has left the company after less than a year in the post. Third departure in two and a half years Mark James, who was appointed managing director of Celesio UK in April 2012, has been replaced by Cormach Tobin, the managing director of the group's Irish division. A new Celesio UK board structure was announced last April, which included...