Global alcohol deaths fall 26% since 2010, new analysis finds
Alcohol-attributable deaths have fallen by around a quarter worldwide since 2010, according to a new analysis of Global Burden of Disease data. The post Global alcohol deaths…
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Rwanda shuts down 101 liquor production sites amid public health concerns
Rwanda’s government has ordered the closure of 101 alcoholic beverage manufacturing facilities and revoked their production licences as part of a broader crackdown on illicit…
Woman charged for selling fake alcohol mixed with tap water
A woman in Quảng Ngãi province in central Vietnam has been charged for producing bootleg spirits made by mixing industrial alcohol with tap water, before selling the counterfeit…
Travelzoo bets on membership growth despite swing to loss
Travelzoo reported record membership renewals in the second quarter of 2026 as it continued investing heavily in its paid Club programme, despite its revenue falling 3%…
Met retail crime tech quadruples number of shoplifters brought to justice
Retailers are now able to submit CCTV footage and witness statements directly to officers, allowing them to build cases at a faster rate
Fairfields Farm announces the return of its popular festive crisp flavour for 2026
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Hugo Boss revenues fall 9% as retail restructuring continues
German fashion house maintains full-year earnings guidance despite lower regional demand
Oxfam launches clothes rental service in charity sector first
Oxfam has revealed the launch of an online fashion rental service, with the aim of extending the life of donated clothing. The charity said the pilot, which began on August 3…
John Lewis chair warns profits squeezed by tough trading
Retailer prepares for lower sales and rising costs as turnaround plan faces pressure
Fairfields Farm brings back festive crisp flavour for Christmas 2026
Fairfields Farm will bring back its limited-edition Honey Roasted Chestnut & Sage crisps in September, following the flavour’s debut last year. The festive variety will be…
Procter & Gamble acquires dietary supplement manufacturer
Procter & Gamble, the American multinational primarily active in personal care and household products, is paying billions to acquire Thorne, a manufacturer of dietary supplements.
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.