Paul Smith boss brands Frasers’ Harvey Nichols deal ‘dubious’
Paul Smith executive chairman Ewan Venters has questioned the ethics of Frasers Group’s takeover of Harvey Nichols, as suppliers face recovering just a fraction of the money they…
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U.S. bottler selects high-recovery RO system for New York plant
A major U.S. bottler is adding a 500-gpm reverse osmosis system and coated membrane elements at a new New York facility.
Spanish Retail Sector Reaches 96% Stock Availability For FMCG, Study Finds
The Spanish retail sector recorded one of the fastest stock recovery rates in June 2026, taking an average of 2.8 days to restock products.
UK Plastic Recycling Costs Double In 2026, Retailers Call For Reform, BRC Says
The average price per tonne for plastic under the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system has doubled in the past year, according the BRC.
Retailers warn packaging charges have doubled as BRC calls for PRN reform
Retailers are facing a more than £100m increase in packaging costs this year after the average price of plastic Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs) more than doubled, according to the…
Asda in “foothills of recovery”, according to executive chairman
Asda has returned to like-for-like sales growth for the first time in more than two years, as executive chairman Allan Leighton said the supermarket was in the “foothills of…
John Lewis turnaround efforts lag behind Waitrose recovery
Waitrose to benefit from £1bn investment plan as John Lewis receives £800m injection
Quorn grapples with “structural challenge” in foodservice
Quorn’s sales growth has outpaced the wider Monde Nissin group as retail leads the recovery but with “structural challenges” in foodservice. The post Quorn grapples with…
Harrods returns to profit after Al Fayed compensation costs
The department store reports turnover close to £1.1bn as it recovers from previous annual losses
Lewis bets on Guinness and RTDs in Diageo recovery strategy
Sir Dave Lewis is going deep with cost cutting at Diageo, but he is also intent on restructuring the business to unlock greater value from its portfolio, writes Ron Emler. The…
BellRing Brands poised for price increases
BellRing Brands plans to raise prices again on protein powders and shakes to recover inflationary costs. The post BellRing Brands poised for price increases appeared first on Just…
On the up: which fine wines have been gaining value this year?
As the fine wine market shows clear signs of bottoming out, some regions and producers are spearheading the recovery, piquing the interest of collectors. The post On the up: which…