Disposable BBQ sales halted over wildfire risk
The sales of disposal barbecues have temporarily been banned, as they pose a “risk to the public” during the continued drought and heatwave across the UK. According to the…
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Shein loses copyright lawsuit against Temu
On August 13, Shein lost a lawsuit against its rival Temu over alleged copyright infringements. According to the judge, the marketplace was not liable for infringements committed…
Dillard’s gains market share
Sales barely rose, tariff refunds padded the bottom line and customers were choosy, but the retailer held its own in Q2, analysts said.
New tobacco and vape rules ‘should not burden retailers’
New guidance confirms that under-18 sales of all consumer nicotine products will be banned
AO launches mobile network in move beyond electricals
AO is moving beyond selling mobile phones and into the network business with the launch of its own SIM service, AO Mobile. The company is entering the market with a single tariff…
Bicycle manufacturer Batavus bankrupt after years of COVID struggles
The Dutch bicycle manufacturer Accell Group, owner of brands such as Batavus, Sparta, Koga, Haibike, and Raleigh, has been declared bankrupt. On Tuesday, the Amsterdam court…
CMA proposes supermarket land rules for Aldi and Lidl
The competition watchdog wants the discount grocers subject to the same land agreement restrictions as major rivals
Aldi and Lidl face clampdown on blocking rival supermarket openings
Aldi and Lidl could be prevented from using property deals to block rival supermarkets from opening nearby under plans unveiled by the competition watchdog. The Competition and…
Discounters Should Face Same Land Rules As Grocers, UK Regulator Says
Britain's competition regulator proposed extending supermarket land agreement rules to German-owned discounters Aldi and Lidl.
Edeka-tegut Merger - German Regulator Flags Competition Concerns
Preliminary assessment from Germany's competition regulator has identified competition concerns regarding the merger of Edeka and tegut.
Judge casts doubt on turnaround plan for TG Jones
Restructuring involving 150 store closures carries 'very considerable' execution risk, court hears
UK should ban Brazilian beef and chicken imports, warns NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling on the UK government to place a precautionary ban on imports of Brazilian beef and chicken, if the country cannot show that it…