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illicit alcohol

HMRC is targeting West Midlands shops in an enforcement drive aimed at disrupting illicit alcohol sales and protecting legitimate businesses.

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Convenience retail

The convenience sector is expected to deliver £6.3bn in growth over five years despite mounting pressures from costs, competition and consumer change.

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Consumer confidence

Improving consumer confidence could support grocery spending as shoppers become more optimistic about their finances and the wider economy.

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​Huel Black Edition Chocolate Ready-to-Drink Complete Meal
Danone had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Huel in March 2026
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Halifax

Parfetts has unveiled the refreshed Go Local Extra store in Halifax as part of its ongoing investment in independent retail.

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Maggi

The new Ramen range expands Maggi’s instant noodle portfolio as consumers continue to seek quick and convenient meal solutions.

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UK Convenience

CELSIUS is stepping up its convenience strategy to capture more shoppers in the competitive energy drink market.

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UK Consumers

Britain’s shift away from cash is slowing as consumers continue to use cards and digital payments alongside cash for everyday purchases.

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Brush for Better Bus

The Brush for Better Bus, a purpose-built mobile dental unit, will travel across the UK, bringing oral health education directly into communities

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Stella Artois named Official Beer of Laver Cup 2026

Stella Artois named Official Beer of Laver Cup 2026

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Thorntons Unicorn Easter Egg

Thorntons Easter 2026 range featured seven different chocolate eggs

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SPAR Lancashire

The SPAR Lancashire School Games has completed its 20th anniversary year with three finale events celebrating participation, competition and youth sport.

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fruit and veg stall food inflation

A worker adjusts a price sign on Walworth Road in south London on July 22, 2026.

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Jakemans Makes Blood Orange

Jakemans is making the popular flavour permanent after strong demand, adding a distinctive citrus-and-spice option to its confectionery range.

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Salted Peanut

Storck will launch Riesen Salted Peanut across UK grocery, wholesale and impulse channels from 26 August in a 135g sharing bag.

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Retail Shrinkage

AI-powered technology is helping Iceland Foods tackle missed scans, self-checkout losses and retail shrinkage, with losses reportedly cut by 80%.

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National Lottery

Phil Walker will become Allwyn UK’s interim CEO on 7 September as the National Lottery operator moves into its next phase of growth.

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