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Morrisons names Emma Macey as trading director for general merchandise

Morrisons has announced it has appointed Emma Macey as its new trading director for general merchandise. Announcing the appointment on…

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Morrisons appoints former BP CMO as new chief marketing director

Morrisons has appointed Claire Farrant, former BP CMO/VP Mobility, as its new chief marketing director, effective 3 June 2025. Prior…

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Lidl, Halfords and The Range repay staff over minimum wage breach

Lidl, Halfords and The Range are among a number of UK companies named and shamed by the Department for Business…

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A Lidl bit more: Why is Lidl investing in expansion?

On 28 April Lidl announced that it is going to invest £500m in store expansion, aiming to open more than…

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Poundland: what does the future hold for the discount retailer?

Poundland, once the epitome of the UK’s discount retail scene, finds itself at a crossroads as it navigates shifting consumer…

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Supermarket sales rise 9.6% amid Easter boost

Total Till sales increased 9.6% at UK supermarkets during the last four weeks ending 19 April 2025, up by 2.7%…

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Today’s news in brief-28/4/25

Mohsin Issa, co-founder of EG Group, has stepped down as CEO but will retain a significant minority stake and remain…

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Lidl to invest £500m in store expansion

Lidl has announced that it is set to open more than 40 new stores across the country, investing £500m in…

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Today’s news in brief-7/4/25

US President Donald Trump has defended his newly announced tariffs, describing them as necessary “medicine” to address trade imbalances. Speaking…

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CMA to reconsider Lidl and Aldi’s restrictive land clause exemption

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reportedly considering an overhaul of rules that currently restrict major supermarkets from opening…

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