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M&S Becomes First UK Retailer to Launch Jersey Royal Potatoes Thanks to Seventh-Generation Farmers
M&S has become the first UK retailer to launch its much-anticipated Jersey Royal potatoes, thanks to its longstanding 10-year relationship with the Le Maistre family.
3 days ago


Aldi Scotland Brings Supermarket Sweep to South Scotland In Support Of CHAS
Aldi Scotland’s Supermarket Sweep is back for another year, giving shoppers in South Scotland the chance to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).
4 days ago


Funeral Director Welcomes Promise Of Regulation
A leading Dorset funeral director has welcomed government plans to increase regulation of the industry.
5 days ago


Sterling Home Employee Reflects On 50-Year Career At “Special” Store
For half a century, Ruby Gondek has been ‘part of the furniture’ at Sterling Home, dedicating her career to the furnishing and homeware store in Tillicoultry.
5 days ago


Swansway Motor Group Releases 2025 Financial Results
North-West based motor group Swansway has reported a profit before tax of £10.1 million in its annual financial results for 2025. This is a 30% increase in profits made in 2024.
Apr 24


Connolly’s Eggs Lands ‘Dream’ Partnership Supplying M&S
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a new partnership with Monaghan-based Connolly’s Eggs, a leading Free-Range producer, strengthening their commitment to supporting Irish producers and the local economy.
Apr 21


Caribbean Brings Trade Together For High-Impact Business Growth Day
Leading solar shading specialist Caribbean has successfully hosted a Business Growth Day at its Suffolk headquarters, bringing together more than 60 delegates for a full day of insight, training and collaboration.
Apr 21


NK Motors Revs Up For £100M Turnover With New Young Talent
A fast-growing car retailer is closing in on a £100 million turnover target after a surge in recruitment driven by new youth investment.
Apr 20


Luxury British Bedmaker Expands Into China
Fifth-generation luxury British bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, will expand into China through one of the country’s leading manufacturers and retailers, Sleep Comfortably (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd – bringing over 185 years of British bedmaking expertise and innovation to the market.
Apr 7


Free Period Products Milestone For Aldi
Aldi is marking one year since becoming the first UK supermarket to offer free period products in all customer and colleague toilets.
Mar 30


Be Among The First To Drive Kia’s Latest Electric Car At Hendy
Drivers in and around Bournemouth will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of Kia’s latest all-electric car, the compact new Kia EV2, before it officially arrives in UK showrooms.
Mar 27


Retailers Report Poor Sales In March From CBI Survey
Retail sales volumes dropped at a rapid pace in the year to March, marking the quickest decline since April 2020 – according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey.
Mar 26


Nottingham Business Drives Success As Investment Pays Off
Investment in a Nottingham based motor dealership is driving sales, service and recruitment through the roof after a newly launched van centre achieved 60 sales in just six weeks, smashing its annual target.
Mar 17


Wet Weather Dampens Retail Sales In February
Retail sales volumes fell at a rapid pace in the year to February, extending a run of weakness that dates back to mid-2023. Sales are expected to decline again next month, albeit at a slower rate, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey.
Mar 9


Lidl GB Raises Near Half A Million Pound For The NSPCC
Lidl GB has confirmed that its latest fundraising through the microdonation system, Pennies, has raised over £481,000 for the NSPCC’s Childline service.
Mar 5


Solus Marks Record Year By Unveiling Plans For Birmingham
One of the UK’s fastest growing suppliers of architectural and sustainable tiles is celebrating a record twelve months, with news of a major showroom upgrade on the way.
Mar 2


Lidl GB Invests Further £29 Million In Pay & Doubles Paternity Leave
Lidl GB has announced a further £29m investment in colleague pay, making it the highest paying UK supermarket
Feb 16


Aldi To Invest Over £300 Million Upgrading UK Stores
Aldi is set to invest over £300 million in upgrading and extending existing UK stores in 2026
Feb 16


M&S Food Appoints Blakemore As Primary Wholesale Partner
M&S Food announced another step forward in its Reshape for Growth strategy by appointing A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, one of the UK’s largest family-owned businesses, as its new primary wholesale partner for third party branded products. The new strategic partnership will help deliver a more consistent and reliable shopping experience for customers as M&S continues its journey to become a shopping list retailer. Blakemore will deliver directly to M&S’ regional distribution netwo
Sep 15, 2025


Entrepreneurial Spirit & The Detail Behind The Retail At CCS McLays
In retail, one size never fits all. Different brands need different solutions when it comes to packaging, bespoke signage, specific garment hangers, and their logo on almost everything. Before 2005, it was either make-do with generic versions or spend big on tailored ones from multiple suppliers. That was the driving force that led to Ian Hall creating CCS McLays . He had the idea of being a new kind of partner to retailers. One that puts them in the driving seat. Sourcing a
Aug 7, 2025

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