All news articles – Page 2
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NewsNew Covent Garden Market says hello to new Buyers’ Walk
The opening on 12 January brings the wholesale section of Block B fully into operation within a market that is now four-fifths redeveloped
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NewsPressure on liquidity and profits to worsen in Europe in 2026
The European retail and consumer industry – which in Q4 completed a full year as the most distressed of all sectors – will face even more pressure on liquidity and profits this year
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NewsNichols CEO praises ‘meaningful progress’ in 2025
Nichols CEO Andrew Milne has praised the company’s ‘meaningful progress’ in 2025, as the company grew its revenues globally, maintained profit margins, and stockpiled cash
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NewsOrganised gangs driving surge in illegal disposable vapes, warn Scottish retailers
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation said the problem had escalated since the disposable vape ban came into force in June last year
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NewsAmazon commences UK drone delivery flights with Prime Air launch
The Prime Air service promises to get packages weighing up to five pounds, from fulfilment facility to customers in less than two hours
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NewsTom Bradshaw to face opposition for NFU presidency
Tom Bradshaw has announced he will be seeking a second term as leader of the farming union, but unlike two years ago he will not be running unopposed
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NewsLidl appoints new chief customer officer from within
Louise Weise has joined the board of directors to lead the discounter’s customer function
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NewsConsumers losing patience with shrinkflation, research finds
Three in five UK consumers consider shrinkflation ‘very unfair’ and want retailers to flag when brands reduce pack sizes, according to new research by Capgemini
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News‘Pork is Dead’: La Vie launches new campaign to boost Veganuary
The French plant-based food company has described the new campaign as a “bold, rebellious punk-inspired statement” aimed at reminding UK consumers that plant-based options rule out the need to eat pork
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NewsCottage cheese startup Curdi ceases trading
Mili Kenworthy founded the business last year and launched Curdi’s flagship ‘OG Creamy’ cottage cheese SKU through wholesalers
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NewsFortnum & Mason profits surge after loyalty and digital push
As part of CEO Tom Athron’s ongoing strategy to make the 319-year-old grocer more ‘relevant’ to everyday shoppers, Fortnum’s launched its first-ever loyalty scheme, and overhauled its data and technology capabilities
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NewsCage egg ban raises ‘serious concerns’ for the egg industry
The British Egg Industry Council has said the move could undermine farmers and distort the market while delivering ‘little meaningful benefit for hens’
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NewsHelloFresh sponsors Scouts’ Chef Badge
The meal kit provider helps Scouts ‘Be Prepared’ to make dinner
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NewsFilshill contingency planning pays off as snow fails to empty shelves
JW Filshill said heavy snowfall and icy roads forced closures across parts of Aberdeenshire and the Highlands, which cut off access to communities
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NewsJunk food ad ban and promos rules to be ratcheted up by Wes Streeting
New documents published by the DHSC reveal ministers are planning to switch to an updated nutrient profiling model, which will bring thousands more products under the bans
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NewsLidl opening 19 stores in eight weeks
Lidl is also investing £43m in refurbushing 70 existing stores
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NewsLindt & Sprungli protects profits with 19% price hike
Lindt & Sprüngli has managed to increase its operating profit margin, despite “unprecedented” high cocoa costs in 2025
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NewsMars Food & Nutrition appoints UK&I GM as Nick Reade leaves
Nick Reade has moved to The Compleat Food Group
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NewsWilliam Jackson Food Group profits hit by foodservice slump
Despite “good growth” in the group’s retail, DTC, export and wholesale offerings, overall sales at William Jackson fell 1.5% to £332.1m last financial year
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NewsWholebake appoints new CEO to lead growth agenda
The new hire has succeeded Peter Unsworth, who stepped down but remained with the company as a non-executive