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.
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Edeka-tegut Merger - German Regulator Flags Competition Concerns
Preliminary assessment from Germany's competition regulator has identified competition concerns regarding the merger of Edeka and tegut.
Judge casts doubt on turnaround plan for TG Jones
Restructuring involving 150 store closures carries 'very considerable' execution risk, court hears
UK should ban Brazilian beef and chicken imports, warns NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling on the UK government to place a precautionary ban on imports of Brazilian beef and chicken, if the country cannot show that it…
Retailers raise cost and regulation concerns with Andy Burnham’s government
Fed national president Hemanshu Patel wrote to ministers calling for greater retailer engagement
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…
Retailers — eager for cash — sell off rights to potential tariff refunds
A secondary market has emerged for retailers, such as American Eagle Outfitters and The Children's Place, to get capital quicker by monetizing tariff refunds.
Bol will provide its sales partners with more data and analytics
At the request of the Dutch regulatory authority, Bol, Ahold Delhaize’s online store, has implemented several improvements to increase transparency for both consumers and business…
EG On The Move completes acquisition of 260 French sites from EG Group
The deal expands the company's retail and mobility network across France following regulatory approval
New Jersey bans dynamic pricing
The legislation also puts a one-year pause on the new adoption of electronic shelf labels by retailers while the state studies the tech.
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[Interview] How the Fairtrade label strengthens climate resilience
In the context of climate change, artificial intelligence, and stricter European legislation, Fairtrade is positioning itself as a full-fledged value chain partner for retailers…
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Waitrose warn PM of looming UK ‘food shock’
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Waitrose have joined more than 100 organisations in calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to urgently introduce legislation designed to strengthen…