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Loyalty systems lag behind as UK retailers prepare for an AI-powered future, report reveals
Seven in ten retailers admit their loyalty systems are not ready for the AI era, despite growing expectations that AI will transform how customer relationships…

Grape Tree delivers £100,000 staff bonus payment as move to an Employee Ownership Trust pays off
More than 900 staff at the UK’s leading organic food retailer have shared a £100,000 bonus – just a few months after it completed the…

Duckhams Oils Hit Tesco Shelves as Retail Footprint Continues to Expand
Iconic British lubricant brand Duckhams Oils has rolled out to shelves in Tesco stores around the country, marking the latest milestone in the company’s retail…

Top Achievers Shine at the 2026 KH Hair Awards
KH Hair has celebrated the achievements of its top performing teams and individuals by coming together with VIP guests from Wella and ghd at the…

Harrows Darts Makes Premium Play More Accessible As Industry Cost Pressures Continue
Permanent Fortis price reduction reflects Harrows’ commitment to quality, accessibility and supporting darts’ next generation of players Leading darts manufacturer Harrows Darts has announced a permanent price reduction…

Access to high-quality customs data both a challenge and opportunity for major European firms, survey reveals
Access to high-quality customs data is presenting both a significant challenge and opportunity for major European manufacturing and retail companies, a new survey has revealed.

Welsh gold prize helps Cancer Research Wales celebrate 60 years of life-saving research
A diamond-set Welsh gold necklace donated by Clogau will headline a special fundraising raffle marking a Welsh cancer research charity’s 60th birthday.

The Launch of a British Luxury Brand Redefining ‘Tailormade’
MonikaNimmi, a new British luxury fashion brand, launches today with four debut collections, and a business model that challenges almost every assumption the fashion industry…

Magnet partners with Trussell to help fill more kitchens across the UK
New charity partnership will support Trussell through food donations, fundraising, volunteering and kitchen donations for local food banks.

Gigaclear goes further with professionally installed smart Wi-Fi
Gigaclear, the UK’s leading rural full fibre provider, is tackling one of the biggest frustrations facing broadband customers today – paying for fast broadband speeds…

Report proves businesses see sustainability as more about brand image than genuine action
Over three quarters (78%) of UK business leaders believe sustainability is driven more by brand image than genuine action, according to new research released on…

Author Gate Reviews Set Standard For UK Publishing
Online reviews have become a cornerstone of modern consumer decision-making.

6 in 10 adults fear they couldn’t spot counterfeit nicotine products as tougher laws come into force
One month after historic legislation passed, new research highlights major public confusion over counterfeit vapes, nicotine pouches and cigarettes Millions of UK consumers may be…

New Book, Untapping Innovation, Reveals How to Harness Deep Consumer Insights for Successful Innovation
Innovating today is harder than ever: 75-85% of consumer product launches fail.

Driftwood Designs launches interactive map for you to discover beautiful art depicting your favourite Welsh locations
Driftwood Designs is launching its first interactive map enabling the discovery of beautiful art and homewares depicting a host of stunning Welsh locations.

Global hygiene business Essity collaborates with supply chain experts IPP to introduce display pallet in Lidl
Leading global hygiene business Essity has collaborated with European supply chain experts IPP to introduce a display pallet to support increasing demand from Lidl.

Solus doubles footfall at its new Birmingham HQ showroom
A 110-strong display ‘slab wall’ has become the major attraction of Solus Ceramics’ new showroom transformation at its headquarters in Tyseley.

Revive Active gives a healthy boost to the ‘impulse purchase’ market with single sachet launch
In response to evolving consumer trends, Ireland’s No.

K-pop Korner to Launch First Yorkshire Store at Leeds Merrion Centre
The Merrion Centre is set to welcome one of the UK’s fastest-growing specialist music retailers as K-pop Korner opens its first Yorkshire location this May.

Cheers! The Brewery security team named the best in London by the British Security Industry Association
A security team that has prevented numerous suicide attempts, dealt with two firearms offences and helped the police apprehend a suspect has been named as…

New Bradford Estates Industrial Estate Acquisition Completes Drive To Near Double Portfolio Size
Property investment business Bradford Estates has completed an acquisition drive which has almost doubled the size of its nationwide multi-let industrial estates portfolio.

DropWorks Rum Celebrates a Strong Start to the Year, More Than Doubling Revenue
Celebrating three years of trading this month (May), British rum distillery DropWorks Rum has reported that it has more than doubled its revenue compared to…

Laura’s passion for protecting others sees her win the North West Female Security Officer of the Year
An inspirational female security specialist has been recognised as the ‘best of the best’ after successfully intervening in two high-profile incidents.

Williams Group Strengthens Commitment to Arts and Young Talent
Williams Group has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to supporting arts, culture and young people across the Northwest through its sponsorship of Lowry’s Creative Writing Challenge…