England to ban energy drink sales to under-16s from April 2027
The government will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027. The restriction will apply to drinks containing more than 150mg of…
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Nobody’s Child launches new Cambridge boutique
Womenswear retailer Nobody’s Child, is opening a new store in Grand Arcade, Cambridge in July.
The Naked Margarita debuts in UK
UK-based Agave Artisan’s inaugural release is a ready-to-serve (RTS) Naked Margarita made with single estate Tequila and organic Mexican citrus The post The Naked Margarita debuts…
Symprove secures listings at Waitrose and Superdrug
Probiotic supplement brand Symprove is expanding its retail presence in the UK with new launches in Superdrug and Waitrose. From this week, the brand will be stocked across 225…
Grocery inflation edges up as fish prices jump 11.1%
UK supermarket inflation rose to 2.6 per cent in June, up from 2.4 per cent in May, as shoppers faced higher prices across fish, chocolate and fresh fruit. The increase…
Poultry sector urges government action as 2 Sisters plant halts production
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has called for government intervention after a major 2 Sisters Food Group processing plant stopped production because of water supply…
Why the world is about to see more Canadian cider
Canadian non-profit association for cider makers Cider Canada has received federal support to expand into international markets. db looks into what this could mean for the…
Shein’s $50bn valuation in Hong Kong IPO under threat as EU fees hit growth
The fast-fashion retailer is targeting a September listing as new EU charges threaten to weigh on its growth prospects
Asda overhauls store staff rotas in customer experience push
Asda is overhauling working patterns across its stores as it seeks to create a more flexible workforce and improve the consistency of its customer experience. Under the changes…
Morrisons appoints Maz Ahmed as managing director of convenience and wholesale
New managing director will oversee plans to open hundreds of franchised stores and drive performance across the convenience estate
British blueberry sales surge as growers invest in AI and drone technology
British blueberry growers are increasing their use of artificial intelligence, drones and precision growing technology as demand for larger and more flavourful fruit rises…
EXCLUSIVE: Self Servex machines helping stores make thousands from unused outdoor space
Retailers receive either a share of sales or annual rent payments, depending on the unit