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Sainsbury shows strongest growth of UK's "big four" - Kantar

April 23, 2013 08:00
LONDON (Reuters) - J Sainsbury delivered the strongest growth among Britain's so-called Big Four grocers in the 12 weeks to April 14 and was the only one to increase market share, monthly industry data showed on Tuesday. Market researcher Kantar Worldpanel said sales at Sainsbury, Britain's third-largest grocer, grew 5.4 percent in the period, increasing its market share to 16.9 percent.

"Shameful" sexist Ford car ads spark outrage in India

March 26, 2013 04:15
MUMBAI (Reuters) - A series of car ads, including one showing women bound and gagged in the trunk of a Ford driven by former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, has prompted Internet outrage in India and prompted an apology from Ford India. The ads came just days after India approved a tougher new law to punish sex crimes, following the fatal gang rape of a student in December. That attack sparked unprecedented protests over the treatment of women in the country.

Ford India sorry for women gagged in car ads

March 25, 2013 09:16
Ford India has apologised for a series of advertisements featuring caricatures of bound and gagged women in the boot of a Figo car driven by former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. The advertisements for the best-selling hatchback, created by the Indian unit of global advertising giant JWT, appeared on the website "Ads of the World" although Ford says they were not meant for commercial use.

Ford India sorry for women gagged in car ads

March 25, 2013 08:00
Ford India has apologised for a series of advertisements featuring caricatures of bound and gagged women in the boot of a Figo car driven by former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. The advertisements for the best-selling hatchback, created by the Indian unit of global advertising giant JWT, appeared on the website "Ads of the World" although Ford says they were not meant for commercial use.

Advertiser WPP unveils slight drop in annual net profits

March 1, 2013 16:16
WPP on Friday announced a small drop in the global advertiser's annual net profits as European financial strains offset strong growth in emerging markets, while the company forecast a tough year ahead. Earnings after tax fell 2.1 percent to £822.7 million ($1.24 billion, 949 million euros) last year compared with the level in 2011, the British firm said in a results statement. Revenues advanced 3.5 percent to £10.37 billion, while pre-tax profits rose 8.3 percent to almost £1.1 billion.

Advertiser WPP unveils slight drop in annual profits

March 1, 2013 08:01
WPP on Friday announced a small drop in the global advertiser's annual net profits as European financial strains offset strong growth in emerging markets, while the company forecast a tough year ahead. Earnings after tax fell 2.1 percent to £822.7 million ($1.24 billion, 949 million euros) last year compared with the level in 2011, the British firm said in a results statement. Revenues advanced 3.5 percent to £10.37 billion.

British frozen food sales slump after horsemeat scare: study

February 26, 2013 12:47
British sales of frozen beef burgers collapsed by 43 percent and ready meals by 13 percent in the wake of the horsemeat scandal, data showed Tuesday from retail consultancy Kantar Worldpanel. However, many Britons have changed the products they buy rather than where they shop, according to Kantar. "The issue has so far only affected the performance of individual markets rather than where consumers are choosing to shop," said Kantar Worldpanel director Edward Garner.

UK grocers see burger sales slump after horsemeat scandal

February 26, 2013 07:45
LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Britain's grocers saw sales of frozen burgers and ready meals plummet in the wake of the horsemeat scandal that is still spreading across Europe, according to industry data published on Tuesday. Market researcher Kantar Worldpanel said in the four weeks ending Feb. 17 frozen burger sales were down 43 percent and sales of frozen ready meals declined by 13 percent.

Tesco puts rivals under pressure as matches market growth-Kantar

January 29, 2013 07:45
LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Tesco, Britain's biggest grocer, maintained its market share and matched market growth for the first time since June 2011, according to industry data published on Tuesday. Market researcher Kantar Worldpanel said Tesco's sales increased 3.3 percent in the 12 weeks to Jan. 20, giving it a market share of 30.4 percent and putting its rivals under pressure. No. 2 grocer Asda achieved growth of 2.1 percent, while No. 3 player J Sainsbury saw growth of 3.2 percent, said Kantar.
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