Waitrose

Netcore Unbxd's Strategic Expansion in Europe Fuels 150% Revenue Growth, Redefining Ecommerce in Europe

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Cloud, Online, Natural language processing, AI, Dobbies Garden Centres, AOV, Growth, GTM, Unilever, Waitrose, NLP, Online shopping

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Netcore Cloud Pvt Ltd, Netcore Unbxd has strategically scaled its teams across key markets in the UK, France, Spain, and Portugal.

Key Points: 
  • As a wholly owned subsidiary of Netcore Cloud Pvt Ltd, Netcore Unbxd has strategically scaled its teams across key markets in the UK, France, Spain, and Portugal.
  • Netcore Unbxd's advanced AI technology empowers retailers to deliver highly personalised shopping experiences, optimising product discovery and ensuring a seamless shopper journey.
  • Netcore Unbxd, a platform designed for enterprise retailers, has observed a significant 150% growth in revenue within the region over the past year."
  • As AI continues to evolve in ecommerce, Netcore Unbxd remains well-positioned to leverage innovative solutions that empower businesses to stay ahead of the curve.

Waitrose invests in AI-driven search platform Netcore Unbxd for personalised online shopping

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Partnership, Machine learning, Marketing, Waitrose, AI, Habit, Online shopping

This integration has been undertaken to aim to improve its online search and browsing experience and develop personalised and tailored experiences for customers.

Key Points: 
  • This integration has been undertaken to aim to improve its online search and browsing experience and develop personalised and tailored experiences for customers.
  • The partnership with AI-driven search platform Netcore Unbxd will allow Waitrose to improve customer service based on past customer buying patterns and behaviours.
  • "With our Unbxd suite, Waitrose will be able to optimize their website, deliver relevant search results, and ensure meaningful shopper interactions."
  • Other ways that AI can optimise customer journeys are through cognitive customer care, personalised marketing, recommender systems, AR shopping, customer segmentation, headless commerce and semantic search.

SUSTAINABLE MARKETS INITIATIVE AGRIBUSINESS TASK FORCE LAUNCHES BLENDED FINANCE FRAMEWORK TO MAKE REGENERATIVE FARMING MAINSTREAM

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Saturday, December 9, 2023
Olam, Carbon, ADM, Economics, Policy, McDonald's, PepsiCo, Mondelez International, HSBC, NatWest, Task, Food, Insurance, Research and development, Research, Bayer, Mars, Incorporated, Lloyds Banking Group, Task force, Farmer, Implementation, Health, Biodiversity, Rotation, Non-governmental organization, Carbon accounting, Soil, COP, Government, Renewable energy, Cryptocurrency, Agriculture, Waitrose, Mars

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  At COP 28, the Sustainable Markets Initiative's Agribusiness Task Force announced the launch of a new blended finance framework that could unlock trillions of dollars for regenerative agriculture.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  At COP 28, the Sustainable Markets Initiative's Agribusiness Task Force announced the launch of a new blended finance framework that could unlock trillions of dollars for regenerative agriculture.
  • Embracing regenerative farming globally could help provide a third of the land-based climate action needed by 2030[2], but as the Sustainable Markets Initiative Agribusiness Task Force found last year, the economics do not work for most farmers.
  • The Task Force reveals it is exploring at least four farming projects to prove its concept.
  • The Task Force's full plan, published in its report Scaling Regenerative Farming: Levers for Implementation, can be viewed on the Agribusiness Task Force webpage .

SUSTAINABLE MARKETS INITIATIVE AGRIBUSINESS TASK FORCE LAUNCHES BLENDED FINANCE FRAMEWORK TO MAKE REGENERATIVE FARMING MAINSTREAM

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Saturday, December 9, 2023
Olam, Carbon, ADM, Economics, Policy, McDonald's, PepsiCo, Mondelez International, HSBC, NatWest, Task, Food, Insurance, Research and development, Research, Bayer, Mars, Incorporated, Lloyds Banking Group, Task force, Farmer, Implementation, Health, Biodiversity, Rotation, Non-governmental organization, Carbon accounting, Soil, COP, Government, Renewable energy, Cryptocurrency, Agriculture, Waitrose, Mars

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  At COP 28, the Sustainable Markets Initiative's Agribusiness Task Force announced the launch of a new blended finance framework that could unlock trillions of dollars for regenerative agriculture.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  At COP 28, the Sustainable Markets Initiative's Agribusiness Task Force announced the launch of a new blended finance framework that could unlock trillions of dollars for regenerative agriculture.
  • Embracing regenerative farming globally could help provide a third of the land-based climate action needed by 2030[2], but as the Sustainable Markets Initiative Agribusiness Task Force found last year, the economics do not work for most farmers.
  • The Task Force reveals it is exploring at least four farming projects to prove its concept.
  • The Task Force's full plan, published in its report Scaling Regenerative Farming: Levers for Implementation, can be viewed on the Agribusiness Task Force webpage .

AARP and the Ad Council Launch New PSA Campaign 'This Is Pretirement'

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Research, Fear No More, Social media, Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research, AARP: The Magazine, Advertising, Council, United States Department of the Army, Omnicom Group, Mars, Retirement, McDonald's, Mental health, Love, Thought, News, Fear, Digital, Marketing, Proxemic communication strategies, Safety, Molson Coors, PlayStation, DDB Worldwide, Lucozade, Partner, Macdonald, Life, JetBlue, Publication, Radio, WARC, Smokey Bear, OMC, AARP, ADC, Magazine, Waitrose, Marmite, NYSE, Rodgers Townsend, DDB, Creativity, PSAS, CALM, Ad Council, Volkswagen, Nursing, Unilever, Adidas

WASHINGTON , Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new AARP survey, more than 1 in 5 (22%) adults have no retirement savings. Nearly 2 in 3 (64%) are worried that they will not have enough money to last in their later years. Today, AARP and the Ad Council launched "This Is Pretirement," a new, fully integrated campaign that encourages those thinking about retirement to plan for their financial future.

Key Points: 
  • Today, AARP and the Ad Council launched "This Is Pretirement," a new, fully integrated campaign that encourages those thinking about retirement to plan for their financial future.
  • said Michelle Hillman, Chief Campaign Development Officer at the Ad Council.
  • Since its July 2017 launch, AARP and the Ad Council's overarching "Saving for Retirement" campaign has received over $146 million in donated media support.
  • As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

GXO Extends Agreement with Waitrose & Partners

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Partner, John, NYSE, Click & Collect, GXO, Magna Park, Lutterworth, Supermarket, Organic, Partnership, Distributed operating system, Waitrose, Warehouse

LONDON, U.K., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it has extended its agreement with Waitrose & Partners, a leading supermarket with over 330 stores across England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, U.K., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it has extended its agreement with Waitrose & Partners, a leading supermarket with over 330 stores across England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands.
  • “We’re delighted that Waitrose & Partners has rewarded our service over the past three years by extending our agreement,” said Gavin Williams, Managing Director, U.K. and Ireland, GXO.
  • Waitrose Head of Distribution Operations (Grocery) & Transport Doug Kay said, “After a successful three years, GXO has become a trusted partner.
  • GXO partners with eight of the top 10 supermarkets in the U.K., including Waitrose.

Consumers buy more frozen food in a bid to cut costs

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Asda, Transport, Vegetable, Waitrose, Retail, Convenience food, Farmfoods

Frozen pork sausages cost up to 38p less than fresh, frozen cottage pie costs up to 50p less and you can make savings of up to 99p when swapping from fresh to frozen cod[1].

Key Points: 
  • Frozen pork sausages cost up to 38p less than fresh, frozen cottage pie costs up to 50p less and you can make savings of up to 99p when swapping from fresh to frozen cod[1].
  • The survey also found that 42% of consumers would buy more frozen food if they knew more about the sustainability, waste reduction and nutritional benefits it offered.
  • To capitalize on the growing consumer preference for all things frozen, and to help consumers to make informed choices about frozen food, the BFFF has created FrozenFoodRevolution.co.uk.
  • Launching for Frozen Food Week, 16 – 25 October 2023, the microsite will play host to the facts about frozen food while giving visitors the chance to win up to £500 of Farmfoods vouchers.

Small Beer Brewery to Expand into the US Market

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Taste, Small beer, Ocado, Beer, ABV, Brewery, Waitrose, Love, Water, Majestic Wine, Growth, Health, Family

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - September 19, 2023) - The Small Beer Brewery, founded in 2017, is expanding internationally and has its sights set on the US market.

Key Points: 
  • London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - September 19, 2023) - The Small Beer Brewery, founded in 2017, is expanding internationally and has its sights set on the US market.
  • “London is where we built our bespoke Brewery, and the UK is undoubtedly our heartland, but it’s incredibly exciting to be taking Small Beer to the US,” says Grundy.
  • Not only is Small Beer better for individuals, but it is also better for the planet.
  • Becoming London's first B Corp-certified Brewery at the start of 2019, Small Beer was recognised for its dramatic water saving during the production process.

TraceGains Experts Invited to Speak at Global Food Safety Industry Events

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Product marketing, Food, Food safety, Partner, Account executive, Risk management, Chief business development officer, Automation, PepsiCo, Expo, University of Nottingham, Waitrose, Arrell Global Food Innovation Award, Quality assurance, Knowledge, AI, Conference, Medical device

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceGains, the food and beverage industry's only networked ingredients marketplace, today announced that two of its expert leaders have been invited to speak at several global industry events including: Global Food Safety Summit, North American Food Safety & Quality, Future Food-Tech, and Food Safety Consortium Conference and Expo. In a landscape of evolving food regulations and shifting customer demands, TraceGains will share valuable insights and knowledge related to food safety, technology and supply chain management. Registration for these events is now open.

Key Points: 
  • Sessions Help Food and Beverage Brands Understand Role of AI, Technology, Automation and Data to Manage Supply Chain and Drive Supplier and Product Compliance
    WESTMINSTER, Colo., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceGains , the food and beverage industry's only networked ingredients marketplace, today announced that two of its expert leaders have been invited to speak at several global industry events including: Global Food Safety Summit, North American Food Safety & Quality, Future Food-Tech, and Food Safety Consortium Conference and Expo.
  • In a landscape of evolving food regulations and shifting customer demands, TraceGains will share valuable insights and knowledge related to food safety, technology and supply chain management.
  • Speakers: Dan McGlynn, Account Executive, TraceGains (moderator); Mick West, Global Director Quality Systems, Kerry; Steven Ross Glass, Global Director Food and Product Safety, Just Eat Takeaway; Opeyemi Sanwoolu, Director of Food Safety Europe, PepsiCo; Karmela Kovacic, Head Of Quality Assurance, Metro
    This session will assess the role of digital technologies in revolutionizing the food safety industry.
  • Industry experts will explore strategies to harness the potential of digital innovations while safeguarding food safety and quality standards in an evolving landscape.

CAPTAIN MORGAN ENTERS THE ALCOHOL FREE MARKET WITH THE LAUNCH OF CAPTAIN MORGAN SPICED GOLD 0.0%

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Tanqueray, Gordon, Vanilla, Sainsbury, Captain Morgan, RRP, Guinness, Upbeat, F23, Love, Tesco, Molasses, Global Brands Group, Tea, Beer, Diageo, Morrisons, Waitrose

LONDON, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Captain Morgan is today unveiling Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0%, an alcohol-free alternative to the iconic Original Spiced Gold, offering a deliciously spiced flavour profile.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Captain Morgan is today unveiling Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0%, an alcohol-free alternative to the iconic Original Spiced Gold, offering a deliciously spiced flavour profile.
  • Following the successful launch of Guinness 0.0%, Tanqueray 0.0% and Gordons 0.0% over the past few years, Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0% brings further choice to the market as the latest brand, and first dark spirit, to join Diageo's alcohol-free portfolio.
  • When creating Captain Morgan 0.0%, we went through more than 400 recipes before we were able to capture the iconic rum and spice flavour of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, but without the alcohol.
  • One 50ml Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0% Alcohol Free Spirit serve contains 1 kcal without the mixer.