Sainsbury’s held talks with Morrisons over multibillion-pound merger
Sainsbury’s abandoned preliminary merger talks with rival Morrisons earlier this year
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Parfetts grows southern symbol estate to 41 stores
The expansion has included the opening of the first Go Local Extra store in London
J&J Snack Foods Accelerates Expansion With Churros And Soft Pretzels
J&J Snack Foods is accelerating its European expansion by bringing category expertise and consumer-loved brands to new markets.
Weird Fish credits “diversified model” for 55% jump in profit
Cornwall-founded fashion brand Weird Fish has reported a 54.8 per cent leap in operating profit to £6.5m, in its full 2025 results. In the financial year ending 28 December 2025…
High street needs investment to save UK economy almost £16bn by 2040
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Lidl attracts 43m extra visits as Lidl Plus investment fuels growth
Lidl GB has reported a sharp rise in sales and customer numbers, with digital innovation playing a growing role in driving shoppers into stores. The post Lidl attracts 43m extra…
Lidl GB FY turnover reaches £13bn as customer base grows
The business plans to open more than 50 stores in the current financial year as part of a £600m investment programme
Salling Group To Acquire Online Retailer Proshop
Denmark's Salling Group plans to acquire Scandinavian online retailer Proshop as it seeks to boost its e-commerce presence.
Lidl sales hit £13bn as it gains ground on Aldi with 50-store push
Lidl has pushed annual sales past £13bn after attracting 43m more customer visits. Its now preparing to open more than 50 stores in an attempt to close the gap on Aldi. Turnover…
North Macedonia Approves Proeks International’s Acquisition Of Tinex
North Macedonia's competition regulator has approved Proeks International's acquisition of local wholesaler and retailer Tinex Market Skopje.
Nike extends turnaround timeline amid more layoffs, sales declines
The activewear giant released yet another operational reset, which will lead to job cuts in the new year, and flagged “significant work ahead.”
Shield marks 50 years with renewed investment in British-made soap brand
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