Aldi UK confirms stores will close on Boxing Day
Aldi has confirmed that all of its UK stores will close on Boxing Day this year, giving its store staff “the chance to enjoy more time with family and friends after the festive…
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Major US retailers face beef prices probe
The US Department of Justice has expanded its anti-trust investigation into beef prices to include eight large retailers, among them Walmart and Costco. The post Major US…
Nearly half of Brits name autumn as their favourite season, as new data reveals the critical role of the coffee break in reconnecting with teams
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N Brown Group appoints Richard Price as independent non-exec director
Price brings more than three decades of experience across the UK retail sector, spanning fashion, clothing and home
Co-op extends online hours to help with “forgotten lunchbox essentials”
Co-op has created extra online slots earlier in the morning, in a bid to help parents facing the annual back to school scramble. The convenience retailer has added 750,000 online…
Tariffs, TikTok Shop and transparency concerns weigh on Shein debut
Shein’s long-awaited debut on the stock market on Tuesday 1 September proved to be underwhelming, with shares falling 9%. The post Tariffs, TikTok Shop and transparency concerns…
Nordzucker Begins Sugar Beet Processing Across European Production Plants
German sugar producer Nordzucker is to begin processing sugar beet at its European facilities as part of its 2026/27 campaign.
Younger shoppers are driving private label adoption, report finds
Gen Z and millennials have played a key role in store brand sales growing faster than name brands, according to Spins.
J. Peterman appears to have folded
The quirky catalog retailer, made famous by “Seinfeld,” has stopped taking orders and faces allegations of violating Ohio consumer laws.
Govt pledges £13m funding boost to bring agri-tech innovations closer to farms
The government has opened a new £13m competition to help bring agricultural innovations from the lab to the farm.
Scapino CEO Adem Doymaz steps down after seven years
After seven years, Adem Doymaz is stepping down as CEO of Scapino. The Dutch shoe and fashion retailer expects to announce within two weeks how leadership will be structured for…
Primark reaches the 500-store milestone; “plenty more opportunities”
Primark is opening its 500th store in Naples. According to the fashion retailer, this demonstrates the “strength of its store-driven model.” The budget brand still sees plenty of…