UK watchdog issues ABP, Dovecote Park autonomy notice
The UK competition watchdog has ordered ABP Food Group and Dovecote Park’s owner to keep their businesses separate. The post UK watchdog issues ABP, Dovecote Park autonomy notice…
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Diageo Appoints WPP Finance Boss Joanne Wilson As CFO
Diageo has named a new finance chief, replacing Nik Jhangiani after just two years, during which he became a key figure in the Guinness maker's turnar...
Gimber turns to profit thanks to cans and sharper focus
After a few difficult years, Gimber has returned to profitability. The Belgian ginger drink brand cut costs and expanded into export markets, while cans and new flavors are…
Higher sales targets push more stores to independents
Independents are benefiting from larger operators' higher sales requirements when developers seek retailers for new commercial units
The English Tea Shop unveils premium Christmas range
The English Tea Shop has unveiled its premium Christmas gifting range, Sip the Season, which has a line-up of products spanning from an RSP of £3.29 to £22.99. This move…
Aldi unveils jacket that transforms into bag for life
Aldi’s new Swag For Life jacket is designed to save the UK shoppers who regularly forget their shopping bags. Responding to research that shows nearly half (46 per cent) of…
Van Eerd appeals conviction: “the Public Prosecutor made a mess of it”
The appeal by former Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd begins with a heated clash between his new attorneys and the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The defense argues that crucial documents…
The Perfume Shop to recruit 800 temporary staff for Christmas
Vacancies have already opened in selected locations, with hundreds more set to go live throughout September and early October
Britain's Co-op Group Posts Bigger First-Half Loss As Investments Weigh
Britain's Co-op Group posted a bigger first-half loss on Wednesday as spending on promotions and store improvements weighed on profitability.
JD Sports sales fall 0.7% to £5.9bn as adjusted PBT drops 19.7%
Sportswear retailer maintains guidance despite lower first-half sales as statutory pre-tax profit climbs 74.6%
Arla Foods shows how pDOOH drives up attention by 37% in Nordics
Arla Foods, one of the largest dairy companies in the world, claims that digital ads primed by OOH exposure receive an average of 37% more attention, a dynamic that is…
Co-op Group HY sales rise 2.4% despite weak consumer demand
Co-op invests in food deals, discounts and Aldi price-matching to drive trade and footfall