Illegal tobacco found in one in four Liverpool shops
The operation involved 72 independent tobacco shops and was carried out on 30 January and 3 February 2026
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Parfetts launches Parfest with more than 700 high margin deals
The event will run from 5 to 11 July, with more than 400 supplier activations planned throughout the week
Co-op Wholesale’s MADL raises £20m for local causes
Since 2008, MADL has worked with Co-op Wholesale partner stores across the UK, raising funds for retailers’ chosen local charities
Powerball to hit stores on 21 July with £1bn jackpots
Retailers will earn 5% commission on every line sold
Jempsons reveals plans to grow own-label range
Managing director Stephen Jempson spoke to Better Retailing
Parfetts launches Spirit Republic own-brand spirits range
The range will debut with a portfolio of 20 product lines across multiple formats
PLMA Heads To Manchester To Explore The Future Of Private Label
Against the backdrop of one of the world’s leading grocery markets, PLMA’s annual summit explores the outlook for private label.
Fed urges Welsh Government action on DRS delays
Fed president in Wales, Mark Dudden, said Wales was failing to keep pace with the rest of the UK
Retailers warned as World Cup leads to 20% increase in shop crime
The data was gathered from 1,000 retail locations and 20,000 security cameras
Sodiaal Reports Revenue Of €6.2bn In FY 2025
French dairy cooperative Sodiaal has reported consolidated revenue of €6.2 billion in its financial year 2025, according to its latest report.
Private-Label Trade Fair PRIVEL 2026 To Take Place In Madrid This November
PRIVEL 2026 trade fair (4–5 Nov) in Madrid positions itself at the forefront of the rapidly transforming private label landscape.
The Canary suspends print amid Lloyds banking claims
The publication said the print run was a two-week trial to “gauge how it would work operationally”, with plans to relaunch