Ahold Delhaize winds down plans for 2 automated frozen warehouses
The grocer and supply chain solutions company Americold are closing a facility in Pennsylvania and halting plans for one in Connecticut.
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Kraft Heinz Raises Forecasts As New CEO's Turnaround Push Drives Sales Beat
Kraft Heinz raised its annual outlook after quarterly sales beat estimates, as price increases offset weaker volumes across key markets.
Columbia Sportswear calls off the search for the edge of the earth
Columbia Sportswear’s CEO Tim Boyle has officially called off the search for the edge of the earth. This is the last instalment in its ‘Expedition Impossible’ campaign which…
Lap of luxury: what’s the future for fine wine in China?
If China is to succeed on the fine wine stage, it will need not only high quality, but also all the trappings to attract a well-heeled audience, reports Amelie Maurice-Jones. The…
Be Spring brothers on building fizz and excitement to target major grocers
When Luke and Oscar Grieve set out to build Be Spring, they were not simply launching another challenger soft drinks brand. They were trying to rebuild a family business story…
Shein worth only half as much at IPO
Shein plans to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange this month and is aiming for a valuation of 30 to 40 billion U.S. dollars. That is much less than the fashion giant was…
Next Century Spirits buys Chicken Cock Whiskey
North Carolina-based Next Century Spirits has acquired four brands from Grain & Barrel Spirits, including Chicken Cock Whiskey The post Next Century Spirits buys Chicken Cock…
Private Label Growth Outpaces Brands In Europe, IGD Study Finds
Private label outperformed brands in Europe with sales growth of 4.1% in value in 2025 compared with 2.7% growth for manufacturer brands.
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…
On the up: which fine wines have been gaining value this year?
As the fine wine market shows clear signs of bottoming out, some regions and producers are spearheading the recovery, piquing the interest of collectors. The post On the up: which…
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%…