Retail sales rise on warm weather and promotions
UK retail sales rose in June 2026 due to warm weather and promotions. Discover how these factors boosted consumer spending and summer purchases.
Nestle buys waters firm for 3 billion
Nestle sells its water business to form a joint venture, generating approximately €3bn in cash proceeds with nestle water.
Tesco and Cancer Research UK mark 25 years
The Tesco Cancer Research UK partnership celebrates 25 years and £75 million raised through bake sales, Race for Life, and staff fundraising.
Ben & Jerry’s foundation to shut down
Ben & Jerry’s foundation faces shutdown after legal dispute with parent company Magnum over governance and social mission.
Napolina adds ready-to-use pasta stir-ins
Napolina introduces premium pasta stir-ins as a quick, flavorful alternative to traditional sauces, now at Tesco.
Smith Criticizes Unilever Over Food Plans
Terry Smith criticizes Unilever over its food plans and merger with McCormick, contradicting previous assurances about major disposals and demerger plans.
Tesco Insurance and Aviva launch free parental cover
Free parental cover from Tesco Insurance and Aviva offers parents £15,000 life cover per child under four, no medical questionnaire, sign up in minutes.
Aldi launches French fashion line to rival Lidl
Aldi fashion line debuts in France with a capsule collection, offering items from €1.99 to €6 across 1,300 stores, showing discount retail can be chic.