Unilever also sells baby care brand Zwitsal
Unilever sells baby care brand Zwitsal to the Dutch Royal Sanders. The producer of, among others, Melkmeisje, Van Gils and Odorex will take over the brand at the beginning of next…
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Potato shortage threatens higher prices after European heatwaves hit crops
Potato supplies across the UK and Europe are coming under pressure after extreme summer heat and drought slashed harvests, raising the prospect of higher costs for retailers and…
Debenhams reappoints Iain McDonald as chair in board overhaul
Retailer appoints new independent non-executive directors as it turns focus to equity growth
Amazon Benelux looks for new leader following Eva Faict’s departure
Eva Faict is leaving Amazon after 11 years. The country manager for Belgium and the Netherlands, who helped launch Amazon.com.be, has decided to take on a new role outside the…
Columbia offers hikers ‘cash for feet pics’ in Peakfreak launch campaign
Columbia Sportswear is offering hikers cash for photos of their bare feet as part of a new social campaign marking the launch of its latest Peakfreak hiking shoes. The outdoor…
Van Marcke is selling stores to reduce its mountain of debt
Van Marcke is selling retail real estate and downsizing its network to free up cash. The bathroom and heating specialist is saddled with a net debt of 188 million euros and posted…
Consumer confidence edges up ahead of crucial golden quarter
UK consumer confidence improved marginally at the end of the summer, although shoppers remain cautious about the economy and big-ticket spending ahead of the crucial golden…
Amazon calls for ‘rigorous testing’ as AI safety concerns mount
Amazon has waded into the growing debate over artificial intelligence safety, calling for “rigorous testing” and stronger safeguards before new AI models are released. It said…
M&S makes London Fashion Week debut in push to bolster style credentials
M&S is set to make its London Fashion Week debut, with the goal of upping the company’s fashion credentials. It will mark 100 years in fashion with a catwalk show featuring 57…
Next boss urges Chancellor to rule out tax rises at Budget
Next boss Lord Simon Wolfson has urged Chancellor John Healey to avoid further tax rises at next month’s Budget, warning they risk putting additional pressure on consumer spending…
UK retail sales rebound 0.5% cent in August
UK retail sales bounced back in August with online, department store and food sales helping to drive a stronger-than-expected rise in consumer spending. Sales volumes increased…
Amazon, Walmart Chatbots Attract Senator Ire Over 'Made In USA' Label Snags
Two US senators have called on the FTC to investigate Amazon and Walmart, claiming that their AI shopping chatbots may suppress "made in the USA"...