All articles by Cara Houlton
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NewsSainsbury’s worker fired after tackling champagne shoplifter
Gary MacArthur, who worked at the supermarket’s West Wickham branch as a shop assistant for 15 years, was fired in March following the altercation in December 2025
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NewsMcDonald’s UK ‘materially outperforming plan’ as Q1 sales rise 7.8%
UK & Ireland CEO Lauren Schultz said sales growth was achieved by ‘listening closely to what customers want’
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NewsPret a Manger appoints Azzurri Group commercial director as supply chain boss
He will have responsibility for supply chain, logistics, buying, technical and sustainability functions in the newly created role
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Analysis & FeaturesCan John Vincent strike the right balance in Leon’s ‘new era’?
The founder is taking Leon back to its roots, but trends move quickly
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NewsCosta Coffee and Sainsbury’s to open 14 more supermarket cafés in 2026
Since first collaborating in 2024, the partnership now represents a combined investment of almost £16m
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NewsLeon owner to inject £2.5m into food chain as 23 restaurant closures confirmed
The healthy fast food chain said it would emerge as a ‘smaller but stronger business’
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NewsPricecheck hits £200m turnover milestone with plans to double business
Pricecheck has set a new target to double the business again to reach £400m in revenue
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NewsPret a Manger expands presence in travel locations with first drive thru
It features one lane for vehicles, with a digital menu board showcasing Pret’s food and drink selection
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NewsGreggs expands health-focused offerings with new pasta and salad range
Greggs will also be launching new Mini Sausage Rolls in selected shops across Scotland and the south east
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NewsFranco Manca confirms site closure locations as restructuring plan approved
The restaurant chain said the restructure would allow it to explore opportunities to grow and strengthen its position
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NewsThe Real Greek secures future for 19 restaurants in rescue deal
Karali Group, the owner of the Côte restaurant brand, reached an agreement to rescue the chain on 1 May
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NewsPopeyes UK launches apprenticeship programme and youth employment partnership
The chicken QSR brand is committed to taking on 25 apprentices through 2026, six of which are already on board
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NewsIRO Sushi signs five new sites as UK estate nears 40
Stores will open in Basingstoke, Bristol, Ipswich, Ilford and Maidenhead
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NewsMcDonald’s UK&I appoints new marketing chief
He brings more than 15 years of end-to-end marketing experience across the McDonald’s system to the role
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NewsChaiiwala chooses Blackburn for first 24-hour drive thru
The drive-thru looks to respond to demand for late-night snacking and early breakfast occasions
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NewsEG On The Move acquires MPK petrol forecourt network to extend national presence
The transaction includes MPK’s portfolio of 27 petrol forecourt sites
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NewsBread Ahead to teach one million children to bake for free over next decade
The programme will combine in-person workshops, a national digital learning platform, and community and partner-led activity
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NewsStarbucks expands cold beverage offer with new Cloud Frappuccino trio
The range looks to build on the coffee giant’s classic Frappuccino blended beverage by adding a cold foam topping
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NewsSocial media names Greggs ‘most popular’ Too Good To Go brand partner
Videos of Greggs Too Good To Go bag unboxings have received over 468,000 likes and 5.9 million views
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NewsCrime and Policing Bill gains royal assent in ‘landmark’ for retail
New laws will see a separate offence created for assaulting a retail worker while the ‘effective immunity’ for shop theft offences under the value of £200 will be scrapped