Benecol Maker Raisio Names Elli Siltala As CEO
The board of directors of Benecol maker Raisio has appointed Elli Siltala as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 September 2026.
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Aldi and Lidl face clampdown on blocking rival supermarket openings
Aldi and Lidl could be prevented from using property deals to block rival supermarkets from opening nearby under plans unveiled by the competition watchdog. The Competition and…
Grocers face crackdown on ‘fake’ discounts in Burnham cost-of-living push
Grocers could face tougher rules around promotions and “was” prices as Prime Minister Andy Burnham launches a crackdown on misleading discounts and subscription traps. The…
Primark and Uniqlo turn to clothing repairs in bid to win over Gen Z
Primark, Uniqlo and Levi’s are ramping up repair services and sewing initiatives in a push to attract younger shoppers increasingly interested in resale, sustainability and making…
Auchan Polska Generates Revenue Exceeding €2.5bn For FY 2025
Auchan Polska generated sales revenues exceeding €2.5 billion for 2025, finishing with an operating result of €52 million.
Kaufland Partners With Naturland To Expand Certified Organic Offer
German supermarket chain Kaufland has partnered with international organic association Naturland to expand its organic portfolio.
Calls for c-stores to suspend disposable barbecue sales
MPs, fire chiefs and supermarkets push for tighter restrictions.
Will people pay more for Under Armour?
Flouting signs of soft demand, CEO Kevin Plank on Friday said that “consumers are going to choose Under Armour at a premium.”
Ralph Lauren is on a winning streak
The company’s revenue was up 14% in the first quarter, led by 13% growth in North America and 40% growth in China.
Discounters Should Face Same Land Rules As Grocers, UK Regulator Says
Britain's competition regulator proposed extending supermarket land agreement rules to German-owned discounters Aldi and Lidl.
QVC Group exits Chapter 11, CEO steps down
Mike George, who once led the company when it was Qurate Retail Group, has been named interim chief executive officer.
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.