Games Workshop shares slide as tariff warning overshadows record profit
Games Workshop shares fell as much as 6.5 per cent after it warned that US tariffs and higher plastic costs could place further pressure on its business, overshadowing another…
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Johnson & Johnson agrees £4.1bn settlement over talc cancer claims
Johnson & Johnson has agreed a £4.1bn settlement covering about 76,000 claims alleging its talc-based baby powder and other products caused ovarian cancer. The proposed agreement…
Chobani fails to dismiss Danone cold-brew packaging lawsuit
Chobani has failed to block a lawsuit accusing its La Colombe coffee brand of copying the packaging and slogan used by Danone’s SToK cold-brew range. US district judge Jennifer…
India Firm On 'Energy Drink' Crackdown Despite Pepsi, Red Bull, Monster Protest
India's food regulator targets India's $1.6B market, ordering top brands like Red Bull and Pepsi to stop using 'energy drink' on labels...
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…
Shein plunges to £74m loss due to Trump tariff crackdown
Shein has swung to a £74m quarterly loss after changes to US import rules pushed up costs and dented sales in its largest market. The company fell into the red during the first…
New Jersey bans dynamic pricing
The legislation also puts a one-year pause on the new adoption of ESLs by retailers while the state studies the tech.
Spirits industry responds to US lifting tariffs on Scotch
The US has officially returned to tariff-free trading for Scotch whisky in a move that has been met by much goodwill among the sector. The post Spirits industry responds to US…
‘Good day for Scotland’: US lifts tariffs on Scotch
“This is a good day for Scotland,” said the country’s first minister, as the US officially returned to tariff-free trading for Scotch whisky The post ‘Good day for Scotland’: US…
US imposes 10% import tariffs on UK and 59 nations over forced labour
Products from the UK may qualify for exemptions if the concessions encourage compliance with forced labour standards
Trump renews 10% tariff on most UK goods
The US president has renewed a 10 per cent tariff on most goods imported from the UK, maintaining pressure on British retailers and consumer brands selling into the American…
JBS Nigeria plan central to Greenpeace court bid
Greenpeace has launched a legal challenge to force meat giant JBS disclose details on its plans to invest in Nigeria. The post JBS Nigeria plan central to Greenpeace court bid…