Results for Consumers
Consumer news round-up (Issue 93)
May 21, 2007 Marketing and advertising in particular have been targeted by industry watchdogs to help protect the consumer. Read more >
Marketing news round-up (Issue 92)
March 30, 2007 A study finds consumers are opting for products that suit their ethical values, Product (RED) is put under scrutiny for its marketing strategy and Morrisons launches its Eating Smarter campaign. Read more >
Consumer News Round-Up (Issue 91)
January 30, 2007 The importance of trust, ethical caffeine boosts and Victoria's Secret going green shows that consumers are changing the way they buy as well as the way they think. Read more >
Consumer news round-up CCB 90
December 04, 2006 Although research shows ethical food spending could hit £2bn this year, another report suggests supermarkets must make it easier for people to shop ethically. Meanwhile Levi Strauss launches its 100% organic jeans and Sainsbury's halts stock of endangered fish. Read more >
Marketing news round-up CCB 90
December 04, 2006 Wal-mart has been criticised for their 'wishlist' Christmas advertising, while Tesco stores will be promoting responsible drinking over the festive season and an ICC revision will mean ethical claims must be backed up with evidence. Read more >
Obesity news round-up CCB 90
December 04, 2006 Food producers collaborate for school nutrition guidelines, Walt Disney to get strict on food endorsement and taskforces act to curb 'junk' advertising for children. Read more >
Letter from America
September 28, 2006 In Letter from America, The Corporate Citizenship Company's Michelle Dow asks whether Coca-Cola, Wal-Mart and BP can counter recent negative publicity with their CSR initiatives. Read more >
BITC sets the standard for principled money-making
September 25, 2006 Mallen Baker of Business in the Community talks us through BITC's new Marketplace Principles framework, explaining how they help businesses get back onto the front foot in some of the ongoing CSR debates. Read more >
Consumers news briefs – June/July
July 20, 2006 Sales of Fairtrade products soar, WWF alleges that the advertising industry is fuelling unsustainable patterns of consumption and the Co-operative Group secures top spot as most trusted company in the UK. Read more >