Global Supply Chain Pressures Rise For The First Time Since April
Global supply chain pressures intensified in August, as manufacturers in Europe and North America stockpiled 'more aggressively'.
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UK supermarket sales slow as shoppers buy fewer items
Grocery sales rose 1.8% in the four weeks to September, but unit sales fell for the first time since April as households face mounting financial pressure
DATA: ecommerce sales hit highest level since 2021
The proportion of online sales rose to 29.4 per cent in June, its highest level since April 2021, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) retail sales…
What John Lewis’ 20-month head start means for peak-season stores
By April 2025, John Lewis was already working on Christmas 2026. Its buying team is now developing the theme for Christmas 2027 while this year’s decorations, toys and store…
The Ben & Jerry's Foundation Could Suspend Operations By Year-End
The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation is to suspend operations on 31 December 2026 following the withdrawal of its funding by Magnum in April 2025.