Misleading discounts land Boohoo a fine in the millions
The French consumer protection agency has fined the British fast-fashion retailer Boohoo millions for deceptive practices: many of the discounts in the online store turned out not…
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Mobile payments grow as cash use continues to fall
New figures reveal how quickly mobile payments have become part of everyday spending
Parfetts relaunches original Go Local Extra store in Halifax
Parfetts has relaunched its original Go Local Extra store in Elland, Halifax, following a major refurbishment of the site where the symbol group first launched in 2012. The Spring…
Why Sézane is hitting the brakes: higher quality, new identity
French fashion brand Sézane "is slowing down its growth": Founder Morgane Sézalory wants to launch fewer new products, devote more time to design and materials, and position the…
Poundland Could Face Another Ownership Change A Year After Takeover
Poundland could face a second round of ownership change as Gordon Brothers is reportedly considering a sale of the UK discount chain.
Sainsbury’s sticks with facial recognition despite “false shoplifter” controversy
Sainsbury’s is continuing to roll out AI facial recognition technology to track down shoplifters, undeterred by the controversy surrounding a customer who was wrongfully banned…
Where SNAP participation has fallen the most
All but one state saw a year-over-year drop in the number of people enrolled in the food assistance program in April.
Target and Ahold Delhaize executives to deliver PLMA Private Label Trade Show speeches
The executives will deliver keynote addresses at successive breakfast sessions: Conlin on Monday, November 16, and Cook on Tuesday, November 17, both at 8 a.m. at the Hyatt…
JSB Industries buys Fave’Wich crustless sandwich brand
JSB Industries has acquired the Fave’Wich crustless sandwich brand from fellow US baker Gold Medal Bakery. The post JSB Industries buys Fave’Wich crustless sandwich brand appeared…
Weather Extremes Hit 2026 German Organic Harvest
German organic farms have recorded mixed yields for the 2026 harvest following a summer of record heat and unpredictable weather extremes.
US cereal maker Roskam Foods to close factory
US-based contract food manufacturer Roskam Foods is closing its cereal and granola production facility in San Dimas, California. The post US cereal maker Roskam Foods to close…
UK officials declare fatal salmonella outbreak
UK health authorities declared a national salmonella outbreak, believed to be linked to imported eggs, which has caused the death of one person and sickened hundreds. The post UK…