Retailer warns MP James Wild rising business costs are limiting growth
Fed member Neil Godhania met the Shadow Treasury Secretary at his new store in Heacham, Norfolk
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Spending power for UK’s lowest earners falls amid rising bills
Gap between richest and poorest widens by £30 a week as under-30s face heavy essential cost burden
Death Of The Consumer Conglomerate? Unilever Bets Less Is More
Unilever is shedding food assets to focus on beauty, personal care and home products, aiming to close its valuation gap and lift returns.
Bobby’s trialling customisable pick ‘n’ mix stand
The trial with Tamworth Co-op began at the end of August
US dairy industry backs Trump in Canada tariffs row
Two US dairy-industry bodies have praised President Trump for "standing up" for the sector in the trade dispute between the country and Canada. The post US dairy industry backs…
NewsTeam invests ‘heavily’ in anticipation of major supply push
The UK's largest home newspaper delivery company says the market is heading towards a single major distributor for home and retail channels
ASOS: ‘Knowing what to buy is easier than knowing how to wear it’
UK consumers find “getting dressed difficult”, according to new ASOS research. The study, which surveyed nearly 2000 UK adults, highlighted that there is a growing gap between…
Exchange for Change appointed to run Welsh DRS
The appointment comes four months after the organisation's original application was rejected
Newman’s Own bets on its purpose-driven heritage to engage millennials
Years after Paul Newman’s death, the brand’s new CMO sees opportunity in amplifying its use of good ingredients and that profits go to charities.
Cox of Torbay brings four sites back to Jet network
Jet now has 346 UK sites, including 335 dealer-owned sites
Conflict between Aldi and Lidl over smartphone app escalates further
In Germany, discounters Aldi and Lidl are battling each other with confrontational ads about the merits—or lack thereof—of exclusive discounts in smartphone apps. The tone of the…
Parfetts refurbs and relaunches the first ever Go Local store
Spring Gardens has added food-to-go, an additional chiller and a rear-illuminated spirits display