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Tesco launches own nitrite-free ham and bacon range as searches rise by 360%

Tesco has launched an own brand ‘Made Without Added Nitrites’ range in response to customer demand for ham and bacon products without added nitrites. The supermarket…

PUMA appoints Fokko de Rooij and Daniel Pustina to senior European roles

PUMA has strengthened its European leadership team with the appointment of Fokko de Rooij and Daniel Pustina to managing director roles. The sportswear brand has hired…

Tala to open first store outside London at Edinburgh’s St James Quarter

Tala is to open its third UK store, and first outside London, at St James Quarter in Edinburgh as it enters its next phase of growth.…

Waitrose to launch 13 festive chef created dishes with Dishpatch this Christmas

Waitrose has announced that it is bringing restaurant quality dining to its range this Christmas, with meals pre-prepared and ready to finish at home. Dishpatch, the…

Portmeirion names interim CFO as Jonathan Hill steps back for health reasons

The Portmeirion group of homeware brands has appointed Adrian Wilding as interim chief financial officer. He will succeed Jonathan Hill, who is stepping down on 25…

Waitrose expands Tony’s Open Chain partnership to boost ethical cocoa sourcing

Waitrose is expanding its partnership with Tony’s Open Chain to enable it to source more cocoa responsibly for its seasonal and boxed chocolate ranges. Under the…

Oliver Bonas opens second store in Ireland at Dundrum Town Centre

Oliver Bonas has opened its second store in Ireland at Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin. The store has been designed to reflect the Oliver Bonas brand,…

JD Sports to enter Mexico through franchise partnership with Axo

JD Sports is entering Mexico through a long-term franchise partnership with omnichannel retail distribution company Axo. Under the agreement, Axo will operate JD stores and ecommerce…

The Cotswold Company extends omnichannel reach with new M&S partnership

The Cotswold Company has launched a collection of furniture with M&S, as it looks to extend its omnichannel reach. The collection spans bedroom, dining and living…

Holland & Barrett appoints Michelle Boothroyd as chief people officer

Heath and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has appointed Michelle Boothroyd as chief people officer. Boothroyd joined the business in July but has only just confirmed…

NRF Europe – here’s what you missed…

The National Retail Federation (NRF) returned to Paris for its European showcase event bringing together retail leaders and technology specialists from around the globe to share…

Mothercare warns future is in the balance as Middle East partner plans to close stores

Mothercare has warned that its future is in the balance after its leading Middle East franchise partner said it expects to close a substantial majority of…

ASOS appoints celebrity stylist Law Roach to new Stylist in Residence role

ASOS has appointed US fashion stylist Law Roach to the newly created role of Stylist in Residence. Starting from this autumn, Roach will be styling six…

Wed2b unveils new bridal megastore at London’s Royal Victoria Dock

Bridal retailer Wed2b has opened a new megastore at Royal Victoria Dock, opposite ExCeL London. Spanning 10,000 square feet, the shop is the retailer’s biggest to…

The Entertainer opens new store at Trafford Centre

Toy retailer The Entertainer has officially opened its new store at Trafford Centre, following seven new openings across the UK in the last 12 months. The…

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Content based on the recording of Commerce Live EMEA, London, April 16th 2026 Technology is changing retail at a rapid pace, but successful transformation isn’t about…

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Retail, leisure and hospitality: What really happens in a cyber attack

A cyber incident can disrupt bookings, payments, stock, suppliers and site systems at once. We look at how you can better map dependencies and test workarounds…

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