Too hot to shop: heat wave puts the brakes on summer sales in Belgium
The Belgian fashion retail sector ended the summer sales with a modest decline in sales: independent fashion retailers sold, on average, nearly 1% less than last year, according…
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Ashton Market Square in Ashton-under-Lyne has secured deals with eight independent food, drink and retail operators
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The Viceroy 1977 launches inaugural gin and whisky
Independent spirits company The Viceroy 1977 has made its global debut with a Speyside single malt whisky and premium gin The post The Viceroy 1977 launches inaugural gin and…
Shoplifting falls 4% but retail crime remains under-reported, BIRA warns
Shoplifting dropped to 507,086 offences in the year to March 2026, but independent retailers say theft remains widespread
Nestlé to sell half of waters business in $3.4B deal
The transaction creates a newly independent company called Peranel, which will house brands such as S.Pellegrino and Source Perrier.
Two Scottish independent sites switch to JET
Drum of Wartle Filling Station near Inverurie and Craigellachie Filling Station in Moray have both switched to the brand
Tesco acquires three shops from Proudfoot Group
Tesco has reportedly bought three shops from family run independent supermarket chain Proudfoot Group.
Symbol and independents see spend fall 4.5%
The decline came as total grocery sales rose 2.5%, while grocery inflation slowed to 2.6% in the four weeks to 12 July 2026
US alcohol sales fall after Independence Day boost
Total US alcohol sales dropped by 17.4% the week after 4 July, but spirits showed resilience while ‘prepared cocktails’ continued to grow The post US alcohol sales fall after…
Food innovation no longer happens in the lab alone
Food innovation increasingly depends on ecosystems that can move concepts to shelf faster.
Politicians praise Glasgow retailer support for independent shop owners
The early day motion highlights Nathalie Fullerton's dedication to the convenience industry's biggest trade groups
EXCLUSIVE: Self Servex machines helping stores make thousands from unused outdoor space
Retailers receive either a share of sales or annual rent payments, depending on the unit