Mothercare warns over future as revenue plunges 42%
Mothercare has warned of “material uncertainty” over its ability to continue trading if conditions deteriorate further, as annual revenue plunged 42 per cent. It saw group revenue…
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John Lewis turnaround efforts lag behind Waitrose recovery
Waitrose to benefit from £1bn investment plan as John Lewis receives £800m injection
Parfetts partners with Cerve to implement AI platform
Wholesaler Parfetts has partnered with the operating system for the food and beverage supply chain, Cerve, to introduce agentic AI across its supplier data. This investment is…
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…
Things to know before you grow
Five overlooked design choices can make or break your facility’s future expansion plans.
HelloFresh Reports Q2 Revenue Decline Amid ‘Refresh’ Product Improvement Programme
Meal-kit maker HelloFresh has reported a decline in revenue in the second quarter of 2026, in line with expectations.
Harvey Nichols following takeover: redundancies and closures on the horizon
(update) Now that Frasers Group, the retail group behind Sports Direct and Flannels, has taken ownership of the British luxury department store Harvey Nichols, the new owner is…
Nomad Foods Confirms FY Guidance Despite Q2 Revenue Decline
Frozen-food company Nomad Foods reported a 3.1% decline in revenue, to €724 million, in Q2 2026, driven by a 5.9% volume decrease.
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.
Lactalis To Acquire Saputo's UK Dairy Operations
Canadian dairy producer Saputo has agreed to sell its UK operations to French dairy firm Lactalis in a deal worth around £988 million.
As Lululemon AI chief exits, analysts ‘increasingly concerned’ about turnover
Ranju Das, who held his role for less than a year, is leaving just a month before incoming chief Heidi O’Neill is set to start.
Lactalis is British market leader following Saputo subsidiary acquisition
Lactalis is acquiring the British division of its Canadian competitor Saputo for 988 million British pounds (1.16 billion euros). The deal makes Lactalis the market leader in the…