Molson loses marketing director
Mary-Louise ClewsMolson Coors UK marketing director Simon Davies is leaving the brewer after 13 years.
Miller takes to TV to boost housing market
Mary-Louise ClewsMiller Homes is launching its first TV advertising campaign today in a bid to “hit back” at housing market “pessimists.”
Alcohol coalition calls for sales promo ban
Mary-Louise ClewsA complete ban on price-promotion based advertising of alcohol has been urged today (June 19) by a coalition of public health experts and campaigners.
L’oreal wins landmark test case
Mary-Louise ClewsCompanies which use similar packaging to well-known products are gaining an “unfair advantage” the European Court of Justice has ruled.
Debenhams to promote US bestseller
Mary-Louise ClewsDebenhams has signed a deal with book publishers Little Brown to promote the launch of the latest romantic fiction offering from US bestseller Nora Roberts.
Couponstar hires pigsback.com marketer
Mary-Louise ClewsSales promotion company Couponstar has hired former pigsback.com group brand and marketing director Jo Malvern to the newly created role of product & marketing director.
P&G powers into male grooming
Mary-Louise ClewsProctor & Gamble has further underlined its interest in the male grooming sector with the acquisition of top-tier brand Zirh.
Sapient acquires Nitro for $50m
Mary-Louise ClewsUS digital agency Sapient has acquired the Nitro Group for $50m (£30.76m).
Sainsbury’s plots green expansion
Mary-Louise ClewsSainsbury’s new “green store” concept will set a precedent as the retailer ramps up its convenience format expansion, the supermarket has revealed.
ASA braced for pro-life protest
Mary-Louise ClewsThe Advertising Standards Authority is bracing itself for an eight-hour demonstration by anti-abortion campaigners as its consultation on changes to the advertising code of practice draws to a close.
Tesco sales in line with forecasts
Mary-Louise ClewsTesco has reported a 4.3% rise in sales in established stores in the UK in its first quarter compared to the same period last year.
Consumers call for vouchers not ads
Mary-Louise ClewsBritish consumers want value for money and are turned off by flashy displays of wealth, according to new research.
Dean Foods buys Alpro soya brand
Mary-Louise ClewsLeading soya brand Alpro has been bought by US dairy company Dean Foods from private Belgian food company Vandemoortele for €325m (£277m).
Disney replaces Jetix with boy-focused XD
Mary-Louise ClewsDisney has launched its boy-focused channel XD in the UK today (Monday June 15), following initial launch in the US in February and France in April.
Honda campaign to celebrate Swindon re-opening
Mary-Louise ClewsHonda is launching a print, radio and outdoor campaign to mark the re-opening of its production line in Swindon.