Retail profit warnings rise in Q2 as geopolitical turmoil hits trade
FTSE retailers recorded five profit warnings in Q2 as policy shifts and cost pressures weigh on UK businesses
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Just Eat’s global health & beauty lead on “magic” mission-led categories
Katie Hanlon, global category lead – pharmacy, health & beauty, at Just Eat Takeaway.com describes the fast delivery firm’s expansion of products beyond food as the “natural next…
Little Moons invests millions in TikTok-led frozen snacking campaign
Little Moons has launched a £2m marketing campaign as the mochi ice cream brand looks to strengthen its position in the frozen snacking category. The campaign expands the brand’s…
Lactalis Canada To Acquire Agropur’s Fine Cheese Division
Lactalis Canada Inc has reached a definitive agreement with Agropur Cooperative to acquire the assets of its fine cheese division.
Superdrug owner considers delaying £1.5bn London IPO until 2027
Superdrug owner AS Watson reportedly considered delaying its £1.5 billion London flotation until 2027, amid potential regulatory complications in Asia. The Hong Kong-based health…
Biofermentation: Turning dairy co-products into high-value innovations
The dairy industry has evolved efficiently from basic milk processing to producing various functional ingredients. This progress, however, results in large volumes of low-value…
Smiths News freezes carriage charges ahead of expansion
The decision effectively extends the wholesaler's 10-year commitment to an 11-year freeze
Walker’s Shortbread posts declining full-year results
Walker’s has reported a 2 per cent reduction in sales to £197m in its full-year results for 2025, which was negatively impacted by challenging trading conditions according to the…
Instacart acquires shelf-scanning technology startup
The purchase of Arpalus gives it a system that allows workers to record product levels on store shelves using a smartphone app.
The Friday Checkout: Will Kroger’s push into Florida ever materialize?
The supermarket chain’s Harris Teeter banner reportedly canceled an expansion plan in the state, highlighting the difficulty for grocers of building scale in new regions.
Olive Oil Consumption Shifts East And West As Mills Close In Spain And Portugal
A recent Olive Oil World Congress has highlighted the rapid expansion of demand in new markets and the consolidation of production.
Marie-Stella-Maris opens its third Belgian boutique in Bruges
Following previous openings in Antwerp and Knokke, Bruges marks the next strategic step in the Belgian expansion plans of the Dutch premium lifestyle brand Marie-Stella-Maris.