Oxford Street to go traffic-free from October ahead of Christmas rush
Oxford Street will become traffic-free between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street from 26 October. Buses, taxis, bicycles and other vehicles will be banned from the almost…
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Hy-Vee abandons dollar store format
The regional grocer is transitioning its remaining Dollar Fresh Market locations to its namesake supermarket banner after concluding that the Hy-Vee name resonates better with…
Asda backs British supplier with £250m investment
Asda has announced a £250m investment in a 10-year partnership with UK-based supplier Len Wright Salads. This agreement builds on 35 years of collaboration between the supermarket…
ACS calls for £140m to tackle illicit vape market
The proposal was made during an ACS fringe event at the Labour Party Conference
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Vape duty could drive consumers to black market, UKVIA warns
A survey of almost 3,500 adults found half would return to smoking or turn to the illicit market once the duty comes into force
EXCLUSIVE: Smiths News begins ‘Go National’ plan to serve every store in Britain
The company has a target of July 2027
EXCLUSIVE: PayPoint device set to cut store’s banking costs
Retailers will pay £170 per month for the device
EXCLUSIVE: Disruption to Evri parcel services now hitting stores nationwide
This follows similar problems reported by retailers
Halfday launches Crisp Apple Tea
Halfday, the better-for-you iced tea brand made with prebiotics, is expanding its flavors with Crisp Apple Tea, a seasonal brew that brings the whole apple orchard feeling into a…
Lidl looks to tackle food insecurity and child health in 2030 plan
Lidl GB has launched a new Better Futures commitment to support five million people across Great Britain by 2030, bringing its community initiatives together under a single…
Amazon Bets $3 billion On India's Fast-Delivery Boom
US e-commerce retailer Amazon will invest $3 billion to expand its India quick commerce business by 2030, two sources said, its biggest bet yet on the sect...