AF Blakemore CEO Carol Welch steps down
Executive chairman Peter Blakemore will lead the wholesaler
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DFS appoints Elizabeth McMeikan as chair designate
McMeikan has held senior non-executive roles across consumer, property and manufacturing businesses
BrewDog plans seven-figure field sales investment
The expanded operation is aimed to be in place in the short to medium term
Post Office finalising DVLA contract extension
The current contract was set to expire on 31 March 2027
HND Month launches with £10,000 in retailer prizes
The campaign includes a £200 daily prize draw, with one retailer selected each day in October
CMA considers sale of 15 Co-op convenience stores
Co-op Group completed its takeover of Southern Co-op in July, but the deal remains subject to CMA approval
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Vaping Products Duty comes into force across UK
All vaping liquids manufactured in, or imported into, the UK from are now subject to the new excise duty
Conagra Brands Beats First-Quarter Estimates On Pricing Strength
Conagra Brands beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit and sales, helped by a better pricing and product mix.
Retailers warn Senedd Member Claire Archibald high costs threaten small shops
Fed members Vince and Fiona Malone met Senedd Member Claire Archibald (right) at their Morrisons Daily Tenby store
Collection and processing firms appointed for DRS recycling network
Around 400 recycling vehicles are also expected to collect DRS materials across the UK
Oxford Street pedestrianisation to begin on 26 October
The project has been the subject of long-running disputes between the mayor and Westminster City Council