Mondelēz to acquire in-store bakery company Give & Go
Mondelēz International said it has entered into an agreement to acquire a significant majority stake in Give & Go, a North American leader in fully-finished...
Take small shops’ concerns on DRS into account, MPs urge
A debate on the second reading of the Environment Bill has seen MPs raising concerns on the impact of the proposed deposit return scheme...
Bolton store loses licence after raid finds foreign tobacco bag
A shopkeeper has lost his licence after illicit tobacco was found at his store after it was handed over to a potential buyer.
St Helens Wines...
Sniffer dog discovers illegal tobacco stash from Manchester store
A Manchester retailer has given suspended jail sentence after a sniffer dog’s diligent nose traced a hidden stash of more than 5,000 illegal cigarettes...
Consumer group Which? urges legislation to secure free cash machines
Consumer group Which? has urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to protect cash access at his first Budget.
In an open letter, the group flagged the industry...
Six killed in mass shooting at Molson Coors headquarters
A gunman opened fire at the Molson Coors Beverage Co brewing complex in Milwaukee, US on Wednesday, killing five co-workers before he was found dead...
Walmart in talks with third parties over investment in Asda
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is in talks with third parties regarding a possible investment in Asda, its UK supermarket arm that it tried,...
FDF guidance seeks to inform on allergen-free and vegan difference
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a guidance that seeks to inform the difference between allergen-free claims and vegan claims.
As each claim communicates...
Spar wholesaler A.F. Blakemore achieves record inbound store recruitment
A.F. Blakemore said it saw record inbound store recruitment across its Spar estate over the last 12 months.
Addition of SOHO Coffee Co. and Bistrot...
Supermarkets employ apps and blockchain to lure climate-conscious consumers
Mobile phone apps that point shoppers to discounted groceries, codes on chicken and cheese that display their origin, and water dispensers and degradable packaging...