Jaded London ad banned for ‘glamourising’ smoking
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned an advert from clothing brand Jaded London for “glamourising” smoking. The email, which appeared on 27 May 2026, was flagged by a…
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Lush, Hamleys, Space NK and Very shortlisted for marketing Retail Excellence Awards
Retail’s standout marketing teams, brand partnerships, Christmas campaigns and physical activations have been named in the latest RG Retail Excellence Awards 2026 shortlists… The…
Broeklin, the successor to Uplace, lays the groundwork for its 2028 opening
Development of Broeklin is getting underway. Earthwork has begun on the former Uplace site in Machelen. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year, with an opening planned…
350kg food rescued: new Oddbox x Fruits of the Forage chutneys
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Dr. Will’s relaunches Sriracha Mayo with new recipe and packaging
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Cheltenham entrepreneur launches British made, French inspired laundry soap
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Kering turns to secondhand to lure back customers
Kering is exploring ways to sell pre-owned items from Gucci, Balenciaga, and Saint Laurent directly. The luxury group hopes to win back consumers who have turned away due to steep…
Travelzoo bets on membership growth despite swing to loss
Travelzoo reported record membership renewals in the second quarter of 2026 as it continued investing heavily in its paid Club programme, despite its revenue falling 3%…
Costcutter Cadbury Easter webpage breaches ASA rules
The ASA ruled the webpage did not qualify for the brand advertising exemption because it showed specific Cadbury Easter products
Hames Chocolates launches Halloween mixed pouch to drive seasonal impulse sales
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Met retail crime tech quadruples number of shoplifters brought to justice
Retailers are now able to submit CCTV footage and witness statements directly to officers, allowing them to build cases at a faster rate
Fairfields Farm announces the return of its popular festive crisp flavour for 2026
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