Poundland appoints three directors as sale talks reach critical stage
Poundland’s owners have appointed three independent directors to the discount chain’s board as rescue talks intensify, with administration still a possibility. Majority owner…
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Independent retailers raise £10bn for Lottery Good Causes
More than 680,000 projects have received National Lottery funding since its launch in 1994
Independent convenience sales grow faster than most supermarkets
The figures mark a significant turnaround following months of declining sales earlier this year
Chelsea FC Women and Constant Contact offering free ad space to UK independent retailers & shops
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Could a marketplace model save Argos?
Argos is preparing to redefine its place in UK retail as it expands its marketplace offering and moves towards greater independence from Sainsbury’s. The strategy could give the…
Pilgrim's Pride Forms Special Committee To Review Meatpacker JBS Buyout Bid
Pilgrim's Pride Corp said its board has formed a special committee of independent directors to evaluate JBS's unsolicited bid.
CCEP launches golden ticket campaign
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced a major promotion across wholesale and independent convenience in a ready-to-drink campaign. The drinks manufacturer is…
Scotmid recovers to £1.2m trading profit
Scotland’s largest independent co-operative Scotmid has recovered from supply chain disruption caused by the 2025 cyber attack on the Co-op Group, to reach a £209m turnover for…
GNT earns independent verification of Product Carbon Footprint methodology
The PCF calculations account for the total greenhouse gas emissions produced across the entire lifecycle of each EXBERRY coloring ingredient, including agriculture, energy use…
Symbol and independent stores hold 12% grocery share
The figure is higher than some industry estimates and could affect how suppliers assess the channel
Colruyt Group Secures Independent Certification For Green-Score Eco-Label
Belgium’s Colruyt has secured independent certification for its Green-score environmental system under new legal requirements.
Mondelēz Expands Harmony Into Independent European Wheat Certification
Mondelēz International has announced that its Harmony Label is evolving into an independent sustainability certification scheme.