Oxford Street pedestrianisation to begin on 26 October
The project has been the subject of long-running disputes between the mayor and Westminster City Council
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Sephora to open 100 beauty stores within Marks & Spencer stores across the UK
Sephora is teaming up with Marks & Spencer in the British market. Starting in the spring of 2027, the beauty brand will have shop-in-shops in 100 M&S stores and its own product…
Marks Electrical raises profit outlook despite “cost inflationary headwinds”
Marks Electrical has upgraded its full-year profit expectations, after delivering stronger-than-expected profitability in the first half of its financial year. The electronics…
India's Sunflower Oil Imports Seen Up 30% On Duty Cut, Industry Official Says
India's sunflower oil imports are likely to rise 30% in the 2026/27 marketing year to 3.5 million metric tonnes.
Data breach at Jims underestimated: 150,000 members affected
A cyberattack on the Jims fitness chain appears to be much larger than initially thought. Hackers stole personal data from approximately 150,000 members and are now offering it…
AI creates new category for the subscription economy
Customers are showing a willingness to pay a recurrent fee for tools which help them make decisions, increase their knowledge, and manage their everyday lives. The post AI creates…
CMA accpets Co-op’s merger with Southern Co-op
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally accepted Co-op Group’s plans to sell 15 convenience stores and two funeral homes as part of its proposed merger with…
Coca-Cola expands bottling plant in Ghent
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Belgium and Luxembourg has invested 36 million euros in its production and distribution facility in Ghent. The company plans to increase capacity…
Greggs set to axe over 700 jobs over four factories
Greggs could cut around 740 manufacturing jobs and close four factory sites, as the bakery chain prepares for higher inflationary pressures. The proposed changes, which are…
Deliveroo’s Suzy McClintock: on-demand grocery is becoming a weekly habit
Deliveroo is nominated for Grocer of the Year at this year’s RG Excellence Awards, Suzy McClintock, VP consumer, explains why shoppers are using rapid grocery delivery for more…
Subscription spending continues to outpace wider consumer spending growth
Consumer spending on subscriptions continues to grow faster than overall spending, with entertainment, retail memberships and information services driving the latest wave of…
Retailers are risking burnout working 70 hour weeks to battle rising staff costs
Eight percent of store owners say there work more than 60 hours a week