US asks sales, advertising data from e-cig companies
The US Federal Trade Commission has ordered six e-cigarette companies to turn over sales and advertising data, the federal regulator said on Thursday, in the first...
Booker acquires Best Food Logistics
Tesco-owned Booker is set to acquire Best Food Logistics, a unit of South African food services company Bidcorp.
Previously known as Bidvest Logistics, Slough-based logistics...
Confex MD Nicky White announces retirement
Confex has announced the retirement of its managing director Nicky White.
White has been at the helm of the buying group for about two and...
Central England Co-op boss Debbie Robinson appointed new chair of ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores has announced the appointment of Debbie Robinson, chief executive of Central England Co-operative, as its new chair of the board.
Robinson,...
Scotch whisky hit with 25% tariff in US attack on EU subsidies
The Trump administration slapped 25% tariffs on single-malt Scotch whisky, alongside French wine and Italian cheese in retaliation for European Union subsidies on large aircraft.
The...
Retail giant Tesco boss to step down in 2020
TESCO boss Dave Lewis will step down next summer after declaring the turnaround of Britain's biggest retailer complete, handing over to Ken Murphy, a...
Waitrose MD steps down as John Lewis announces leadership restructuring
John Lewis Partnership, the parent company of department store John Lewis and supermarket chain Waitrose, today announced a new management structure, dispensing with the...
Fringe event at Tory conference highlights impact of shop crime
A fringe event at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester has highlighted the serious impact of crime on shop workers.
The event, titled Violence against...
Irish food business Swift Fine Foods secures SPAR listing in UK
Irish food manufacturer Swift Fine Foods has secured a UK wide SPAR listing.
The British Retail Consortium-accredited ready meal producer specialises in roast dinners that follow in...
Müller announces review on Scottish milk supply
Müller has announced a review on the issue of growing milk surplus in Scotland, terming it ‘not sustainable’.
The company said the 25 percent surge...