Asda chairman Allan Leighton has claimed that the government has become “more and more difficult” to deal with and less supportive of business, as he plans to promote the retailer’s next CEO from within. Source
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Tesco has re-appointed EssenceMedia.com as its media agency partner across the UK and Centeral Eastern European markets, following a closed review process run by Tuffon Hall Consultancy. Source
Read moreUK frozen food retailer Iceland has ended its decade-long trademark dispute with the country of Iceland, with executive chair Richard Walker pledging a “rapprochement discount” for Icelandic shoppers instead of pursuing further legal action. The move comes after the retailer suffered its third legal defeat in the courts last year in its long-running effort to……
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For retail brands, 2026 looks to be a continuation of the regulatory scrutiny of greenwashing that we have seen in recent years, writes Katrina Anderson, principal associate, and Rachel McDonnell, partner at national law firm Mills & Reeve. Regulators now have unprecedented and enhanced powers to investigate and penalise misleading environmental claims – and beyond……
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BrewDog co-founder James Watt has said he is “heartbroken” following the sale of the craft beer brand he launched in 2007, after Tilray Brands acquired the business in a £33m deal earlier this week. Writing on LinkedIn, Watt reflected on the end of his 17-year tenure building BrewDog from a startup into one of the……
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The latest Office for National Statistics figures show retail sales volumes jumped 1.8 per cent in January, marking the largest monthly increase since May 2024 and offering the clearest sign yet that consumers may be regaining some confidence after a soft end to 2025. The uplift follows a 0.4 per cent rise in December and……
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American clothing brand The North Face has unveiled a new concept space within Flannels to mark the launch of its SS26 Red Box Collection. Source
Read moreTopshop has collaborated with British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker to launch an 18-piece capsule collection, which was previewed at her show at London Fashion Week. The show was attended by many guests, including King Charles III and British rapper, Lil Simz. This launch follows the firm’s announcement that it will be returning to the British high……
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Flying Tiger Copenhagen has named Jens Aarup Mikkelsen as its new CEO, succeeding Martin Jermiin. Source
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Co-op quick commerce managing director Chris Conway has departed from the retailer after eight years. Source
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