Community Shop opening new store in Bolton
The Community Shop Sunnyside is set to open a new store in Great Lever, Bolton, on 16 September 2026, which was supported by Bolton family business, Warburtons, and Bolton…
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NFU applauds UK drought aid but says some crops already “failing”
The NFU has welcomed the UK government’s drought relief package but warned the agriculture sector is facing a “huge crisis of cashflow”. The post NFU applauds UK drought aid but…
Ferrero extends M&A spree with Purely Elizabeth
Ferrero has made a move to expand its breakfast portfolio with a deal for US food company Purely Elizabeth. The post Ferrero extends M&A spree with Purely Elizabeth appeared first…
Is the US is still an attractive market for bricks-and-mortar retailers?
In the face of obstacles such as record low retail space availability, tariff pressures, and high living costs, the US may seem an unlikely location for international retailers to…
Fashionphile head of UK brand on its new Vauxhall pop-up
US ultra-luxury resale platform Fashionphile recently opened its first physical retail space in the UK, launching a pop-up in Vauxhall. The launch marks the next stage in the…
Sainsbury’s pauses facial recognition trial after customer wrongly flagged
The technology remains in use across other stores as the retailer investigates the incident
GUEST POST The Golden Quarter will test whether cross-border growth is still profitable
With the Golden Quarter fast approaching, Paweł Zakielarz, CEO of Shopreturns, explores the potential impact of the EU's new €3 customs duty on peak trading. The post GUEST POST…
Lactalis announces acquisition of Cathedral City owner Saputo’s UK Dairy Division
French dairy manufacturer Lactalis has announced the acquisition of Saputo’s UK Dairy Division, which has a portfolio of popular brands, including Cathedral City and Clover. This…
BFC to ‘decentralise’ British fashion with new event programme
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has partnered with Westfield to host ‘Fashion Britain’, a programme of events running across seven UK cities. The events include immersive…
Things to know before you grow
Five overlooked design choices can make or break your facility’s future expansion plans.
Sainsbury’s pauses AI facial recognition cameras after shopper wrongly ejected
Sainsbury’s has paused the use of AI-powered facial recognition cameras after a shopper was wrongly removed from one of its stores as a suspected shoplifter. The company has…
Ferrero to buy better-for-you breakfast brand Purely Elizabeth
The deal builds on the Luxembourg-based food giant's $3.1 billion acquisition of cereal maker WK Kellogg in 2025.