S Group H1 Growth Driven By Customer Traffic, Online Sales
Finnish S Group reported net-sales growth of 8.7%, to ~€8.1 billion, for H1 2026, while retail sales excluding taxes rose by 4.5%.
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Iceland chair urges govt to cut business costs ahead of Budget
Former cost of living adviser says lower business rates and employment taxes will support investment and growth
Ted by Ted Baker debuts at Macy’s
The Authentic-owned brand is available at the retailer’s U.S. locations and online and offers a more relaxed silhouette than the main collection, which is carried at…
Dobbies to axe Antrim store in October
Dobbies is reportedly shutting its Antrim store at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park at the end of October.
Etsy axes 12% of workforce despite strong second-quarter results
The restructuring is expected to be complete by the end of Q3, resulting in around $35m (£26m) in severance, employee benefits and related costs
Pooch & Mutt expands wellbeing range with Calm & Relaxed Hemp Oil
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Manchuela broadens wine styles and relaxes bottling rules
Spain's Manchuela DO has approved changes to its production rules that expand the range of wines permitted under the appellation and remove the requirement for wines to be bottled…
Pernod Ricard drops challenge to $314m Indian tax bill
French spirits giant Pernod Ricard has withdrawn its challenge to the Indian government’s demand for US$314 million in back taxes The post Pernod Ricard drops challenge to $314m…
Dragons’ Den-backed seasoning and sauce brand Lumberjaxe secures multiple replenishment orders from Asda
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British Heart Foundation axes 87 shops with 63 more at risk
The British Heart Foundation has revealed the first 87 shops set to shut under plans to close around 150 locations over the next two years. The charity has published the locations…
Nova Scotia relaxes alcohol laws
The Canadian province will allow local producers to cross-sell alcohol and set up secondary retail stores in the coming months The post Nova Scotia relaxes alcohol laws appeared…
Premier Protein parent company names new CEO
Michael Axelrod is an accomplished executive with more than 30 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry, including serving as CEO of several consumer companies.