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.
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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…
Bottler Coca-Cola HBC Lifts Profit Forecast As Demand Stays Strong
Switzerland-based bottler Coca-Cola HBC narrowed its annual organic operating profit growth towards the higher side of its forecast range.
Nichols Names Laura Padfield As Independent Non-Executive Director
Soft drinks maker Nichols has appointed Laura Padfield as an independent non-executive director of the company, effective 1 September 2026.
Italian Retail Sector Consolidates As Store Numbers Decline – Confcommercio
Italy’s retail sector is undergoing a structural shift toward larger, more corporate business models, according to Confcommercio.
Aldi crowned the UK’s cheapest supermarket in July
Consumer group Which? has found Aldi to offer the lowest prices on 93 everyday groceries in the month of July, besting Lidl and Asda. It’s the seventh month in a…
FrieslandCampina H1 Operating Profit Declines As Basic Dairy Prices Fall
FrieslandCampina has recorded a decline in operating profit to €269 million in the first half of 2026, amid falling prices for dairy products.
Harry Ramsden’s to launch across 32 Morrisons cafés
Morrisons is expanding its partnership with Harry Ramsden’s by introducing the fish-and-chip brand to 32 of its supermarket cafés. The rollout will begin on Sunday 10 August, with…
Snackable unveils major new Dairylea Dunkers marketing campaign
Snackable cheese brand Dairylea has launched a new marketing campaign for its best-selling products, Dairylea Dunkers. The campaign aims to showcase Dairylea Dunkers as a snack…
Ahold Delhaize's Second Quarter Core Profit Beats Expectations
Ahold Delhaize has reported second-quarter core profit above market expectations, citing strong cost management and market-share gains.
Ahold Delhaize Beats Profit View On Cost Cuts, Market Gains
Ahold Delhaize has reported second-quarter core profit above market expectations, citing strong cost management and market-share gains.