Bird & Blend unveils Moomin themed tea range and store activation
July 3, 2026 5:59 amBird & Blend has transformed the cafe in its London Portobello store into a Moomin inspired space as part of a collaboration on its first range…
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Lidl extends self-scan trial to 37 more UK stores
July 2, 2026 10:53 amLidl is extending its Lidl & Go self-scanning trial to a further 37 UK stores following positive feedback from customers in an initial seven shops. The…
Greggs appoints Ben Waldron as CFO as Richard Hutton retires
July 1, 2026 7:50 amGreggs has announced that its chief financial officer Richard Hutton is to retire and step down from the board after 28 years with the company. He…
Asda promotes Christopher Jones to senior director – retail technology
July 1, 2026 7:20 amAsda has appointed Christopher Jones to the position of senior director – retail technology, a role he has held on an interim basis for the past…
Aldi reveals quietest times to shop this summer holidays
July 1, 2026 6:34 amAldi has revealed the quietest times to shop in its stores to help families avoid busier periods during the summer holidays. According to the supermarket’s in-store…
Sainsbury’s posts quarterly sales uplift as value focus drives growth
June 30, 2026 8:18 amSainsbury’s has increased its like-for-like sales excluding fuel by 2.1% in its first quarter as it focus on value helped it make market share gains. In…
Interview: Cornish Bakery fires gun on RISE concept
June 29, 2026 8:54 amThe opening of the largest Cornish Bakery outlet – in Portsmouth Harbour – out of its estate of over 80 outlets moves the business beyond baked…
Matalan secures debt extensions to 2029 amid continued turnaround
June 28, 2026 9:27 pmMatalan has secured extensions to its debt facilities in continued backing from anchor investors. Invesco, Tresidor, Man Group and Napier Park have all agreed to extend…
Lidl ringfences 10% of job interview slots for long-term unemployed
June 26, 2026 9:08 amLidl is to help tackle rising unemployment by ringfencing job interviews for people who have been out of work for at least six months. The move…
