Hammerson raises £190m to buy 50% stake in Manchester Arndale
The acquisition expands Hammerson’s footprint into the major UK city centre destination with an annual footfall of 45 million
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Too hot to shop: heat wave puts the brakes on summer sales in Belgium
The Belgian fashion retail sector ended the summer sales with a modest decline in sales: independent fashion retailers sold, on average, nearly 1% less than last year, according…
Budweiser owner AB InBev beats forecasts as World Cup boosts demand
Budweiser owner AB InBev has reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter sales and profits, boosted by demand across the Americas and its sponsorship of the Fifa World Cup. The…
UK Food And Drink Exports Plummet As Trade Deficit Widens – FDF
UK food and drink manufacturers are losing ground both at home and abroad, as exports dropped to near-decade lows in Q2 2026.
UK Government Urged To Clarify Animal Welfare Labels
Four Paws UK has warned against inconsistent, misleading animal welfare labelling, calling on the government for clearer rules.
RTD cocktails, seltzers prove to be prominent
The ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail and seltzer category remains popular with consumers for factors such as convenience and flavor, experts share.
Britain Falls Short On Healthy, Sustainable Eating Targets, Study Finds
Britain reached its 2026 Planetary Health Diet Overshoot Day on 25 July, exceeding its annual recommended healthy balance of foods.
Vans needs a good back-to-school season more than ever
With another quarter of declines at the skate-shoe brand, it was up to The North Face and Timberland to help owner VF Corp. beat Q1 expectations.
Conagra to invest $125M in supply chain resilience
The food manufacturer intends to maintain high service levels, reassess its product mix and reduce days of inventory, executives said.
Coca-Cola unveils ‘Counter Cultures’ marketing campaign
Coca-Cola has launched a major marketing campaign, Counter Cultures, which highlights the families behind Britain’s community-owned businesses. This move builds on last year’s The…
Prairie Farms Dairy closes two US plants
Prairie Farms is shutting two cheese manufacturing sites in Shullsburg, ending production at Shullsburg Creamery and White Hill Cheese. The post Prairie Farms Dairy closes two US…
EssilorLuxottica doubles sales of AI glasses
EssilorLuxottica saw faster growth in the second quarter, driven by the strong rise of smart glasses equipped with artificial intelligence. Sales in this product category nearly…