Trump hits Canadian spirits with 50% tariff
President Donald Trump has slapped a 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods in retaliation for the nation’s “unequal treatment” of US alcohol The post Trump hits Canadian spirits…
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Six new Master Sommeliers announced
Six new master sommeliers have been crowned by the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS), including first recipients from Mauritius, Bosnia and the Czech Republic following a rigorous…
EU Commission fines AliExpress €550m over digital safety breaches
Investigation finds marketplace overestimated moderation capabilities and understaffed review teams
AliExpress slapped with record €550m EU fine over illegal and counterfeit goods
AliExpress has been fined €550m by the European Union for failing to prevent illegal and dangerous goods from being sold through its online marketplace. The European Commission…
Why the FCA’s new BNPL regulation matters for retailers
The UK's new BNPL regime strengthens consumer protections, but its effects extend beyond lenders. Experts say retailers should view the reforms as an opportunity to improve…
General Mills subpoenaed in Florida ingredients investigation
The state’s attorney general is requesting safety information and documentation from the Pillsbury owner connected to breadmaking additive potassium bromate.
Activity is not assurance: A data-Led look at compliance
Retail portfolios complete thousands of compliance actions every year, but completion alone does not equal control. Drawing on data from 1000s of live assessments, Vantify's…
French watchdog conditionally clears Euralis, Maïsadour merger
France’s competition authority has conditionally approved the planned merger of the agricultural cooperative groups Euralis and Maïsadour. The post French watchdog conditionally…
Pioneering Malaysian brewery cleared of smuggling suspicions after police probe
1602, which professes to be the first craft beer brewery in Malaysia, has been cleared of wrongdoing following a police investigation into alleged smuggling offences. The post…
Superdrug owner considers delaying £1.5bn London IPO until 2027
Superdrug owner AS Watson reportedly considered delaying its £1.5 billion London flotation until 2027, amid potential regulatory complications in Asia. The Hong Kong-based health…
European ban on the destruction of unsold clothing and shoes takes effect
Starting Sunday, July 19, large companies will no longer be allowed to destroy unsold clothing, fashion accessories, and shoes. The European Union hopes this measure will prevent…
Vodafone settles high street legal battle with 62 former franchisees
Vodafone has settled a long-running High Court claim brought by 62 former franchise partners over the operation of its UK high street stores. The agreement brings the 19-month…