Trade group sues to halt New York City’s municipal supermarket project
The city’s plan to open five grocery stores would put smaller food retailers out of business, claims an organization representing local independent grocers.
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The Friday Checkout: Walmart and Target each put a unique spin on grocery
In reporting their latest earnings, the retailers made clear that they depend heavily on their food and beverage businesses as they look to stand out to consumers.
Independent store spending falls as wider grocery sales rise
Sales through symbols and independents fell 2.9% year on year in late spring and early summer
EXCLUSIVE: Asda launches wholesale offer for independent retailers including new ‘Asda Convenience’ format
Trials of the partnership are underway with a convenience chain in the Glasgow area
Co-op names Moni Mannings interim chair as Debbie White steps down
Group begins search for permanent successor as senior independent director takes temporary charge
Co-op chair Debbie White steps down as Moni Mannings takes interim role
Co-op Group chair Debbie White is stepping down from the board, with senior independent director Moni Mannings OBE appointed interim chair as the retailer continues its search for…
Debbie White to step down as chair of Co-op
The Co-op Group has announced that chair and board member Debbie White is set to depart from the company effective immediately. Moni Mannings OBE, senior independent director, has…
Spirit Halloween parent company to acquire Hot Topic
Hot Topic and its subsidiaries will continue to operate independently and will maintain their headquarters in California.
The case for one-supplier buying in UK independent retail
Fragmented supplier bases are quietly eroding the margins of Britain's independent retailers — a cost-of-trade pressure both the British Retail Consortium and Bira track…
Independent grilled chicken brand Cluck’d opens third UK location
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Dr Martens names Alia Gogi as non-exec director
Footwear retailer Dr Martens has named Alia Gogi as an independent non-executive director of the company, effective from 1 September 2026. She will also be a member of the audit…
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…