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16 hours ago3 min read
The Carnation: January’s Flower Of The Month
The carnation, with its ruffled petals and timeless charm, holds the honour of being January’s flower of the month. Renowned for its...
17 hours ago3 min read
Ginuary: A Month To Celebrate The Spirit Of Gin
January has long been associated with resolutions and renewal, but for gin enthusiasts, it also marks the arrival of Ginuary—a month...
2 days ago3 min read
The Impact Of Declining Hedgerows In The UK
Plenty of people enjoy a walk in the great outdoors and nothing beats a blast of fresh air, the sound of birdsong and a walk in the...
5 days ago3 min read
Over £1.3 Billion NIC Hit For UK Family Businesses
The increase in Employers National Insurance Contributions is a significant cost for the family business sector which collectively...
17 hours ago2 min read
Asda Kicks Off £2M Investment At Greater Manchester Store
Asda customers shopping in its Pilsworth store may notice some changes following work starting on site over the weekend. The renewal is...
22 hours ago2 min read
No Holiday Cheer For Retailers
Retailers reported a moderate fall in year-on-year sales volumes for December, according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey....
5 days ago2 min read
Waitrose Scales Up Fresh Seafood Offering
Leading the way in innovation, Waitrose has launched a supermarket first fish “en papillote” range for food loving customers. Inspired by...
Jan 132 min read
Sainsbury's Opens First Ever Airport Store At Edinburgh Airport
Sainsbury’s and Edinburgh Airport have celebrated the launch of a new Local store at Scotland’s busiest airport. The new convenience...
Jan 134 min read
Consumers Want Generative AI Integrated Into Their Shopping Experiences
Generative AI (Gen AI) is transforming shopping, with 71% of consumers wanting it to be integrated into their purchasing experiences. The...
Jan 132 min read
December Sales Boost Fails To Save Retail’s Golden Quarter
Total retail sales in discretionary spend categories grew by +7.7% in December but failed to boost overall growth in the Golden Quarter,...
Jan 82 min read
The Nero Group Strengthens Waitrose Partnership
The Nero Group, the family owned and operated premium coffee house business behind Caffè Nero, has announced new partnerships with...
Jan 71 min read
November Retail Sales Offer Little Festive Cheer
The Office for National Statistics has reported retail sales figures in Great Britain for November but sadly they do not provide much in...
Jan 61 min read
Aldi Announces £650 Million Investment
Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, is set to invest around £650 million across Britain in 2025. This includes the development...
Jan 62 min read
Drab December Caps A Disappointing Year For Footfall
The later timing of Black Friday in 2024 meant that it falls into December’s, rather than November’s figures, while the reverse was true...
Jan 23 min read
Co-op Accelerates Convenience Growth With Plans For 75 New Stores
Co-op has revealed its commitment to continued convenience growth with a planned 75 new stores opening this year (2025), across the UK....
Jan 23 min read
Record Festive Sales Recorded At Lidl
Innovation, British sourcing and best value deliver record festive sales for Lidl this year. This year, customers increasingly chose to...
Dec 20, 20242 min read
Furniture Village Opens First Scottish Store
The UK’s largest, independently owned, furniture retailer, Furniture Village, opened its first ever Scottish store in Edinburgh’s...
Oct 17, 20243 min read
Furniture Village Reports Record Year
From the conception of Furniture Village in 1989, we always wanted a business where everyone who worked within it could share in the...
Oct 3, 20242 min read
Tesco Recognised As British Apple Supermarket Of The Year
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the UK top fruit grower association, is delighted to announce Tesco is the 2024 apple retailer of...
Sep 25, 20242 min read
Tourism Industry Would Be Bolstered By Investing In High Streets
Ahead of World Tourism Day, 27 September, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has presented a plan to shore-up tourism in the UK...
Sep 3, 20242 min read
Second Loughborough KickStart Market For New Traders
A special market day set up for new traders and budding entrepreneurs is returning to Loughborough later this year. The first...
Jul 26, 20242 min read
New Growth Ambitions For Leicestershire Family Firm
An award-winning Leicestershire firm that supplies luxury brands such as Givenchy, Sisley, and LVMH, as well as High Street giants Boots,...
Jul 18, 20243 min read
Asda Delivers Record Online Grocery Sales In FY23
Asda has announced it recorded record online grocery sales in 2023, delivering 39 million orders with a sales value of £3.2bn, and...