Why the FCA’s new BNPL regulation matters for retailers
The UK's new BNPL regime strengthens consumer protections, but its effects extend beyond lenders. Experts say retailers should view the reforms as an opportunity to improve…
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General Mills subpoenaed in Florida ingredients investigation
The state’s attorney general is requesting safety information and documentation from the Pillsbury owner connected to breadmaking additive potassium bromate.
Activity is not assurance: A data-Led look at compliance
Retail portfolios complete thousands of compliance actions every year, but completion alone does not equal control. Drawing on data from 1000s of live assessments, Vantify's…
French watchdog conditionally clears Euralis, Maïsadour merger
France’s competition authority has conditionally approved the planned merger of the agricultural cooperative groups Euralis and Maïsadour. The post French watchdog conditionally…
Pioneering Malaysian brewery cleared of smuggling suspicions after police probe
1602, which professes to be the first craft beer brewery in Malaysia, has been cleared of wrongdoing following a police investigation into alleged smuggling offences. The post…
Superdrug owner considers delaying £1.5bn London IPO until 2027
Superdrug owner AS Watson reportedly considered delaying its £1.5 billion London flotation until 2027, amid potential regulatory complications in Asia. The Hong Kong-based health…
European ban on the destruction of unsold clothing and shoes takes effect
Starting Sunday, July 19, large companies will no longer be allowed to destroy unsold clothing, fashion accessories, and shoes. The European Union hopes this measure will prevent…
Vodafone settles high street legal battle with 62 former franchisees
Vodafone has settled a long-running High Court claim brought by 62 former franchise partners over the operation of its UK high street stores. The agreement brings the 19-month…
eBay allowed to acquire Depop from Etsy after all
On Wednesday, the British competition authority, the CMA, gave the green light for eBay's planned acquisition of the fashion platform Depop. With this approval, a major hurdle to…
UK's CMA Launches Merger Inquiry Into Danone-Huel Deal
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into Danone Holdings (UK)’s proposed acquisition of Huel Limited.
Weavers sacked from Uncle Nearest amid federal investigation
Uncle Nearest’s co-founders Fawn and Keith Weaver have been dismissed from the company, as its receiver cooperates with federal investigations The post Weavers sacked from Uncle…
Retailers face ‘inevitable’ shift to AI-powered age checks, supplier claims
The cost of compliance is going up with more pressure being put on staff at the till