CMA approves merger of Co-op Group and Southern Co-op
Both societies continued trading independently during the investigation
Actualité européenne des PGC
L’actualité de l’alimentaire, des boissons, de l’hygiène-beauté, de l’entretien, de la distribution et des services PGC, mise à jour automatiquement, avec un lien vers l’éditeur d’origine.
Six retailers feature in National Lottery campaign
Allwyn has also sent letters to more than 22,000 independent retailers thanking them for their contribution
Portmeirion appoints independent non-executive director
Louise Cruttenden held prior leadership roles at Diageo, Huel and Lakrids by Bülow
Budget: The key measures affecting independent retailers
Measures unveiled include minimum wage increases, changes to business rates, new online VAT rules and an extension of the 5p fuel duty cut
Autumn Budget 2026: Live updates
The Budget includes a number of tax rises and spending cuts that will impact independent retailers
Wolf & Badger co-founder: shoppers “want each purchase to count, that plays to our strengths”
At the first RG Excellence Awards, marketplace for independent, ethical and unique brands Wolf & Badger took home the trophy for Fashion Retailer of the Year. Wolf & Badger…
Bestway Wholesale appoints 23 territory sales managers
Bestway Wholesale has appointed 23 territory sales managers to support independent retailers across the North and South. This new structure aims to provide greater support to…
MediaMarkt takes on franchise rivals with new partner model
MediaMarkt plans to expand its store network with independent business owners. The electronics chain is launching a new partnership model in which local retailers will operate the…
Abbott to spin-off nutrition into standalone business
Abbott is to separate its global nutrition business into an independent, publicly traded company with approximately $8.5bn in annual sales. The post Abbott to spin-off nutrition…
Independent retailers raise £10bn for Lottery Good Causes
Independent retailers across the UK have raised more than £10bn for National Lottery Good Causes through ticket and Scratchcard sales, since the lottery launched in 1994. New…
JD Sports senior independent director to step down
Kath Smith served as interim CEO between May and September 2022
JD Sports senior director Kath Smith to step down after seven years
JD Sports senior independent director Kath Smith is set to leave its board in January after more than seven years, prompting a search for her successor. Smith, who joined the…