Sephora opens first Glasgow store as UK expansion accelerates
Sephora has opened the doors to its first Glasgow store at Silverburn as it continues to ramp up its UK expansion. The 4,940 sq ft shop, which opened today, marks Sephora’s second…
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Toss secures £660k in investment funding
Condiment brand Toss has secured £660,000 in funding from a collection of venture capital, angel investors, and industry founders. The investment will be used to grow brand…
Apetit issues profit warning as hot weather hits peas
Apetit has cut its full-year profit outlook, citing “challenging” weather conditions in Sweden that are expected to reduce pea crop yields. The post Apetit issues profit warning…
Restaurant chain Exki posts its first profit in six years
For the first time in six years, Exki, the Belgian chain of healthy “fast casual” restaurants, returned to profitability last year, although profits remain very modest. The first…
Coolblue to open second Walloon store in Gosselies
Coolblue is continuing its expansion in French-speaking Belgium. It took a while after the opening of its first Walloon store in Hognoul, but the second one will open in Gosselies…
Maersk Q2 Profit Surges Past Forecasts, Raises Outlook For Second Time This Year
Maersk smashed profit forecasts and raised its full-year earnings guidance for a second time this year due to higher freight rates.
Brazil’s GPA Reports 7% Q2 Revenue Drop Amid Restructuring
Brazilian grocery retailer GPA has reported that total sales for the second quarter of its 2026 financial year fell by 7.0%.
Consum Invests €7.9m In Electronic Shelf Labels For Fresh Produce
Spanish cooperative Consum has outfitted the fresh-produce sections across its 500+ stores with dynamic electronic shelf labels.
Bealls plots store expansion
The retailer plans to open 13 locations in six states this fall. Meanwhile, it has expanded its New York City buying office.
Domestic Demand And Global Expansion Drive Alicorp’s Q2 Growth
Peruvian consumer goods company Alicorp posted consolidated net sales of S/3.15 billion (€816.2 million) for Q2 2026.
First potential buyer steps forward for bankrupt bicycle group Accell
The Irish investment firm Quanta Capital is interested in acquiring Accell, the company behind the bicycle brands Sparta, Batavus, Raleigh, and Babboe, which was declared bankrupt…
UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence announces new beverage entrepreneur program
Participation in the UltraPhil Startup Blueprint Program is by application and is intended to provide qualifying startups with industry support to produce pilot-scale aseptic…