Aldi unveils jacket that transforms into bag for life
Aldi’s new Swag For Life jacket is designed to save the UK shoppers who regularly forget their shopping bags. Responding to research that shows nearly half (46 per cent) of…
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Van Eerd appeals conviction: “the Public Prosecutor made a mess of it”
The appeal by former Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd begins with a heated clash between his new attorneys and the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The defense argues that crucial documents…
Britain's Co-op Group Posts Bigger First-Half Loss As Investments Weigh
Britain's Co-op Group posted a bigger first-half loss on Wednesday as spending on promotions and store improvements weighed on profitability.
JD Sports sales fall 0.7% to £5.9bn as adjusted PBT drops 19.7%
Sportswear retailer maintains guidance despite lower first-half sales as statutory pre-tax profit climbs 74.6%
Co-op Group HY sales rise 2.4% despite weak consumer demand
Co-op invests in food deals, discounts and Aldi price-matching to drive trade and footfall
Additional handling fee adds another 2 euros to the cost of e-commerce packages
The European Commission wants to set the additional handling fee for small packages from outside the EU at 2 euros. The measure primarily affects packages from Chinese online…
John Lewis opens nationwide Christmas shops as early demand surges
Retailer expands festive range after reporting strong interest in nostalgic decorations, games and vinyl records
LEAD Network Membership Hits New Milestone
LEAD Network, which promotes gender equality and workplace inclusion, has reached a milestone of 30,000 members as growth continues to accelerate.
Carrefour Belgium launches fourth edition of Scanmania: shoppers can win a kilogram of gold
Carrefour Belgium is once again running its large-scale “Scanmania” promotional campaign through October 28. That means not only significant discounts and thousands of free…
Low consumer confidence hits Co-op as losses hit £45m
Co-op has posted a £45 million underlying operating loss for the six months ending 04 July, compared with a £32 million loss a year earlier. The convenience retailer, which…
Gamma chairs barred: Vincent Sheppard wins plagiarism case
Furniture manufacturer Vincent Sheppard has obtained a court order in The Hague prohibiting Intergamma from continuing to sell its Amelie garden chairs and lounge sets in the…
Aldi Belgium revises flyer following complaint from Princess Delphine: “Reproduction is not art”
Aldi’s announcement that customers could purchase an “exclusive work” by Princess Delphine of Saxe-Coburg for 24.99 euros at its Belgian stores on Saturday has been updated in the…