Community first: why Renegade is more than an acquisition opportunity
Renegade Rum Distillery built its reputation on producing terroir-driven, high-quality rums. But none of that would have been possible without supporting the local farmers and…
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England’s World Cup Run Drives UK Food And Drink Spending - NIQ
Food and drink spending in the UK got a 'significant' boost from England’s progress through the FIFA World Cup, new data from NIQ showed.
The winery betting on the ‘next chapter’ for cool-climate Australian wine
Having made its name on the cool slopes of Adelaide Hills, Bird in Hand is expanding the operation to Tasmania. Founder Andrew Nugent explains how it meets the market’s need for…
Aldi launches rosé colour swatch keyring to find ‘preferred shade’
Aldi has launched a limited-edition Rosé Swatch keyring designed to help shoppers identify their preferred shade of pink wine. The pocket-sized guide features nine shades inspired…
Asda’s Park Royal housing plans risk ‘unsustainable’ pressure on GPs, NHS warns
Asda’s plans to build more than 1,500 homes at its Park Royal site could overwhelm nearby GP surgeries unless extra healthcare capacity is funded, the NHS has warned. West and…
Iceland ‘shocked and deeply disappointed’ over World Cup store rebrand spat
Iceland has said it was left “shocked and deeply disappointed” after receiving a cease-and-desist warning from the Football Association over its World Cup marketing campaign. The…
Have human interactions become the new premium retail experience?
Overreliance on poorly-implemented AI for customer experience is costing retailers, with consumers going in search of the human touch. Daniel Todaro, CEO at Gekko Group, the…
Coca-Cola Fairlife ransomware attack halts production as cyber threats to operations grow
Coca-Cola has revealed that a ransomware attack on its Fairlife dairy subsidiary disrupted operations and temporarily halted the production of Fairlife products across the USA…
Grocery inflation falls to 2.6% but annual spend climbs £156
UK grocery inflation has dropped to its lowest level since December 2024 according to new research, although the average household is still spending £156 more on groceries each…
Wickes retail sales return to growth as TradePro powers Q2
Wickes’ retail division returned to growth in its second quarter as rising TradePro demand helped group revenue climb 2.3 per cent to £483m. The home improvement retailer recorded…
Hobbycraft exits CVA early as online demand surges
Hobbycraft has completed its company voluntary arrangement (CVA) ahead of schedule as growth in model making and crochet helped fuel a rise in online shoppers. The arts and crafts…
British Heart Foundation axes 87 shops with 63 more at risk
The British Heart Foundation has revealed the first 87 shops set to shut under plans to close around 150 locations over the next two years. The charity has published the locations…