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Brands. Royal Warrants. King Charles. King Charles III has ended royal warrants for Cadbury UK and Unilever. Royal Warrants allow brands and companies to be recognized as royal suppliers and allows them to feature the Royal Arms on their packaging. The warrants system began in the 15th century, as a way of celebrating suppliers of goods and services to Britain’s royal households. More than 500 brands and companies now hold warrants, according to the The Royal Warrant Holders Association. They are issued for a five-year period at a time, and each warrant is reviewed in the year before its expiration. Charles renewed warrants for firms including Kraft Heinz, Nestlé and John Lewis & Partners, and Queen Camilla appointed seven new warrant holders, including hairdresser Jo Hansford and hat designer PHILIP TREACY LONDON. #royal #kingcharles #brands #uk #london #nestle #cadbury #unilever #heinz #marketing #ambassadors #arms

My first 100 days at Tesco have really flown by but I thought I would reflect a bit on my time so far. - Moving to a new job, and a new team after so long working in one organisation and industry could have been really difficult, but I have to say it's been made really smooth and enjoyable by my colleagues. - Even though in-house PR has similarities in the way you work and the skills you use, there are also so many differences in how companies operate that have to be taken into account. - Also, Transport for London didn't really have competitors in the same way Tesco do, but you have to do your best each day to make your company stand out rather than following the crowd. - I've discovered so many different parts of the UK I'd never heard of before, mostly from lots of local news journalist queries. The saying "All news is local news" still holds weight today even with cuts to local journalism. With stores across the country, and more planned for the coming years, it's a chance to build relationships with local outlets as well as grocery/retail/consumer industry contacts. - There have already been some exciting opportunities to get involved with and I'm gradually getting to know different people around the business. It can be easy to think you're working at a mammoth organisation until you leave for an even larger one! I look forward to making a dent in speaking to the hundreds of thousands of people across Tesco - hopefully for more positive opportunities than negative stories! - Walking to work on days in the office, having more time outside - particularly in the rare moments of ☀️ - and being around to see more of my kids has been definitely made a difference. I have more time to think about life and work, and it has taken the stress out of commuting without being at the mercy of traffic, strikes or delays. - The amount of free samples of food, drink and other bits is also something I don't think I was expecting, with brands showcasing nearly every week as well as special celebrations and festivals! Excited to see what the next 100 days have in store for me (pun intended). (I haven't taken many photos so used one of our first family trip to the seaside during annual leave 😁) #APlaceToGetOn #Tesco

🚀 Exciting Announcement! 🚀 After 6 incredible years with the Woolworths group, I've decided to embark on a new chapter to broaden my professional horizons. My time with Woolworths has been nothing short of amazing, offering invaluable learnings into the FMCG landscape specifically in the freezer space, particularly mastering the range review process across multiple categories. Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of meeting numerous phenomenal brands, creating great friendships, and eating a lot of frozen goods. As many of us in the industry know, navigating the ranging processes as a new supplier can pose significant challenges. Understanding the intricate requirements can often feel like an unraveling mystery and a foreign language. Since transitioning from Woolworths, I've been fortunate to leverage my experience in offering consultancy services. It's been lots of fun as well as fulfilling to share knowledge and empower businesses, especially smaller ones, in their endeavors to secure a place on the shelves of retailers. I'm thrilled to announce that I will continue assisting small businesses in navigating these complex waters as a consultant. I'm open to collaborating as I pursue my passions🌟 #FMCG #Consultancy #RetailInsights #BusinessGrowth

Figures from NIQ show Marks & Spencer's food business was up 6.8% in the four weeks to Dec. 28 and its market share rose to a record 4.8%. #Retail #RetailNews https://lnkd.in/efzUxM7k

Earlier in October, me and a bunch of our wonderful Sainsbury's colleagues attended D&I in Grocery Live, run by GroceryAid. As a headline partner for the event, it was amazing to represent Sainsbury's, share our successes and hear about what others are doing to continue championing the DE&I agenda.   It was an inspirational day - my personal highlight was Mary Portas and her vision for an inclusive retail sector that puts people at the heart of our business - our colleagues, our customers, and all the people in our supply chain who make or grow the products we sell (very close to my heart!)   A few of my (many) takeaways: ⭐ Diverse and inclusive businesses are successful businesses. By championing DE&I in your business, you are directly affecting performance and commercial viability. ⭐ DE&I should be everyone's responsibility, not the DE&I team or the senior leaders. Everyone. ⭐ We need to tackle the difficult problems head on. Go right to the heart of the problems, change will follow. ⭐ Women's confidence is critical to our success. Let's champion ourselves and others around us. Shout out to UPFRONT on spearheading the way on this.   I'd love to hear your reflections - are you seeing similar challenges? How do we truly make D&I part of everyone's role? Reach out to me in the comments ⬇ or drop me a message. All thoughts welcome!

Industry findings have revealed that over a quarter of owners and managers of convenience stores are now aged 30 or under, a figure that has increased over the last 12 months. With the sector changing at a pace we haven’t seen before, it’s more important than ever that we recognise, celebrate and support this young talent and their new ideas – which are vital for the future success of the independent convenience channel. Are you; an owner, manager or person with responsibilities within an independent convenience store? Or know a fellow retailer, whether that's a member of your team, a retailer you work with or a retailer who inspires you? Then why not enter into RN 30 Under Thirty? Entries close 10 August, so enter or nominate before time runs out! https://bit.ly/4dxl9uO Join us, alongside our headline partner BAT as well as supporting partners Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and Mondelēz International in shining a spotlight on young talent. #RN30UnderThirty #FutureOfRetail #YoungRetailLeaders Natalie Reeve Lindsay Hudson Charlotte Jesson Lisa Martin Megan Byrne Stefan Appleby Kate Daw Louise Banham Jack Courtez Parin Gohil

Brilliant, minimal billboard design for McDonald's! 🍔🍟 #McDonalds #Billboard #Advertising #Marketing #Branding #OutdoorAds #CreativeDesign #FastFood #Iconic #AdCampaign #GraphicDesign #VisualMarketing #Adspiration #GoldenArches #MarketingStrategy

Unilever and Cadbury Lose Prestigious Royal Warrants Under King Charles King Charles III has made headlines by revoking the royal warrants of iconic brands Cadbury and Unilever, marking a significant shift in royal endorsements. Cadbury, which held its warrant since 1854 under Queen Victoria, and Unilever, known for brands like Marmite and Ben & Jerry’s, were notably absent from the latest list of 386 warrant holders. While Buckingham Palace has not disclosed reasons for the decision, both companies faced criticism for their operations in Russia amidst the ongoing Ukraine conflict. This move reflects King Charles’ evolving priorities, with new warrants granted to brands aligning with his values, including sustainability and health-consciousness. #KingCharles #RoyalFamily #RoyalWarrant #Cadbury #Unilever #fmcg #Sustainability #ModernMonarchy https://lnkd.in/dXy8E4rH

Today’s the day! Months of work are brought to life with the release of our latest global report ‘The Secret DNA of High-Performing Teams’. The research, conducted in partnership with the World Retail Congress, The University of Manchester and inBeta | BCorp, reveals the secret behaviours behind the world’s highest performing front-line teams across the retail and consumer sector. It also provides current data that enables retailers to benchmark their front-line managers and teams against the best in the world. The importance of this study is its focus on behaviour rather than skills – not what people CAN do but what they WILL do! 📣 Download your copy of the report here: https://lnkd.in/eMPPiqzZ 📣 If you’re at the World Retail Congress you can check out our Chief Behavioural Science Officer, Amy Charlotte King on stage on Track 3 at 2:40pm discussing the insights with Judith McKenna, Former VP & CEO, Walmart International, Ulrika Biesèrt, Group People & Culture Manager (CHRO), Ingka Group and Jo Whitfield, CEO, Matalan A huge thank you to all of the partners involved: Tesco, Levi Strauss & Co., Albertsons Companies, IKEA, Ann Summers, Primark, Boots UK, British Airways, JOE & THE JUICE, Pret A Manger, Majid Al Futtaim, SSP Group plc, AllSaints, END. CLOTHING LIMITED, JD Sports Fashion #secretdnaofhighperformingteams #highperformingmanagers #frontlineteams #highperformanceinretail #worldretailcongress2024 #highperformancebehaviours

🔎 Amazing Facts about Marks and Spencer! 🛒 Did you know Marks and Spencer has been a trendsetter in retail for over a century? Let’s dive into some fascinating facts: 🧁 M&S started with Penny Bazaar stalls selling biscuits, sweets, and more for just 1 penny! 🌱 In 2007, M&S launched their "Plan A" initiative, aiming to become the most sustainable retailer. 🌍 They've been carbon-neutral since 2012! 🍽️ In 1979, M&S were the first UK retailer to introduce microwavable meals. Today, they sell over 60 million ready meals each year! 🤯 🛍️ In 1928, M&S pioneered the concept of their own brand products, setting a new benchmark for quality. 💯 📏 In 1957, M&S conducted one of the largest sizing surveys in the UK, leading to many of the standardized sizes we use today! 👗 Swipe ➡️ to learn more about their incredible journey! #Sustainability #MarksandSpencer #MandS #RetailFacts #RetailEconomics #BusinessInsights