Aldi announces priority locations for new stores
Aldi has revealed a list of its latest priority locations across the UK as it looks to secure sites for its real estate expansion. The discounter has a goal of…
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Jack Daniel’s owner rejects Sazerac takeover approach
Brown-Forman has rebuffed an unsolicited takeover proposal from rival spirits group Sazerac after its controlling family shareholders rejected the approach. The Jack Daniel’s and…
One dead in Guadeloupe distillery explosion
A boiler explosion at Montebello Distillery on the island of Guadeloupe last Friday led to one death and two critical injuries The post One dead in Guadeloupe distillery explosion…
Lidl launches £1 recipes as shoppers struggle with cost of healthy eating
Lidl GB has launched a collection of £1 recipes designed to show shoppers that healthier and more sustainable meals do not have to cost more. The discounter has partnered with…
Waitrose plots dozens of new ‘neighbourhood’ stores in M&S fight
Waitrose is planning to open dozens of mid-sized ‘neighbourhood’ stores in a bid to challenge M&S Food. The new shops will sit between the grocer’s full-sized supermarkets and its…
California Rum Fest shares 2026 agenda
The Rum Lab's California Rum Festival will return to Trader Vic’s in Emeryville, San Francisco, on 19-20 September The post California Rum Fest shares 2026 agenda appeared first…
Asda pain mounts as sales slump and job cuts bite
Asda’s turnaround efforts are facing renewed scrutiny as it rucks against falling sales, shrinking market share and mounting pressure to cut costs. The company is pushing ahead…
Co-op Group completes Southern Co-op transfer ahead of CMA ruling
The Co-operative Group has completed the transfer of Southern Co-op into a wholly owned subsidiary, marking a major step in the proposed combination of the two societies. Southern…
Seven & i Withdraws From Proposed Investment In Polish Convenience Chain Żabka
Seven & i Holdings has announced that it has decided not to proceed with the proposed investment in Polish convenience retailer Żabka.
UK supermarkets ‘throw away £316m of edible food each year’
UK supermarkets could be throwing away around 100,000 tonnes of edible food each year, representing an estimated £316m in lost food value, new analysis suggests. Bins.co.uk said…
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