Dunnhumby Announces Leadership Transition as Jamie Samaha Appointed Chief Executive Officer
dunnhumby, the Tesco‑owned data‑science firm, announced Jamie Samaha as its new chief executive officer. Samaha, a veteran of retail analytics, succeeds former CEO after a period of strong growth. The transition is effective immediately and coincides with dunnhumby's push to deepen AI‑driven services. The company expects the leadership change to accelerate its global expansion and partnership strategy.
Crémant Gains Popularity in UK as Tesco Reports 73% Sales Increase
Tesco announced a 73% jump in Crémant sales, the French sparkling wine, during the latest quarter. The surge outpaced overall UK retail sales, which fell 1.3% in April, highlighting a niche growth area. Analysts attribute the rise to younger consumers...
Hawkstone Unleashes Monumental Campaign, Set to Drive Unprecedented Demand for Trade Partners
Hawkstone has launched its most ambitious integrated marketing push to date, uniting a slate of UK brands across food, drink and confectionery. The campaign is anchored by Rude Health’s £1 million (≈$1.25 million) spend, while BrewDog rolls out its multi‑channel “Underdog” effort...
Tilda® Unveils Fourth Impact Report – Scaling Lower-Emission Rice Farming
Food‑tech company Tilda® released its fourth Impact Report, highlighting a rapid scale‑up of lower‑emission rice farming across Asia. The report documents an 18% drop in greenhouse‑gas intensity per kilogram of rice and the adoption of low‑emission practices on 1.2 million hectares...
Leerdammer Targets Growing Cheese Snacking Occasion with Mini Cubes Launch
Lactalis UK & Ireland is rolling out Leerdammer Mini Cubes, a bite‑sized cheese snack, in Morrisons starting 11 May. The 110 g resealable pack sells for £2.00 (about $2.55) and offers the brand’s mild, nutty flavor in a convenient cube format....
Four New Flavoursome Spar Sandwiches Launched for Summer
Four new Spar sandwiches, featuring summer‑inspired flavors, hit UK shelves this week, expanding the retailer’s ready‑meal range. The launch coincides with a wave of product introductions across major UK supermarkets, including Doughlicious cookie dough at Asda, Gü’s Fondü desserts, Ferrero’s...
BrewDog Shakes up RTD with New Nostalgia-Led Wonderland Cocktails
BrewDog, owned by Tilray Brands, is entering the ready‑to‑drink (RTD) market with its Wonderland line, debuting two 200 ml, 10% ABV cocktails – Pear Drop Margarita and Fizzy Toffee Apple Martini – in Sainsbury’s and online. The brand leans on nostalgic...
Company Shop Group Significantly Increases Redistribution Capacity with Investment in New Frozen Redistribution Centre
Company Shop Group is investing a multi‑million‑pound (£≈5‑7 million, $6‑7 million) project to open a 73,007 sq ft frozen redistribution centre in Darton, South Yorkshire, slated for full operation by October. The new facility expands the firm’s capacity to handle frozen surplus, which has...
Aldi Scotland Invests £8m in Lower Prices to Support Shoppers
Aldi Scotland is spending over £8 million (about $10 million) in the first quarter of 2026 to slash prices on roughly 500 everyday items, from fresh produce to personal‑care goods. Flagship cuts include Frasers Macaroni Cheese now £1.09 ($1.38) and Frasers Ready‑Made...
Motor Fuel Group Partners with Octopus Electroverse to Launch Plug & Charge Across 95% of UK Network
Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator, has launched Plug & Charge technology across 95% of its EV Power charging network in partnership with Octopus Electroverse. The system automatically authenticates compatible electric vehicles and processes payment without RFID...
Fortnum & Mason Launches Biscuitorium, a New Immersive Space Range
Fortnum & Mason unveiled the Biscuitorium, a 200 sqm immersive biscuit destination on the mezzanine of its Piccadilly flagship, opening on 14 May 2026. The space features an interactive Biscuit Library with 12 flavor profiles, a Made in Piccadilly counter showcasing handcrafted sandwich biscuits,...
Shaken Udder Launches New Fibre Range to Tackle the UK’s Growing Fibre Gap
Shaken Udder has introduced a new Fibre milkshake range, launching in Tesco with Mint Choc and Banana flavours. Each bottle delivers 7.6‑8.9 g of fibre, covering roughly a quarter to a third of the adult daily recommendation, and also supplies about...
PURESEOUL Leicester Officially Opens Its Doors Today
PURESEOUL launched its first Leicester store in the UK, welcoming ticketed customers at 11 AM and opening to the public at noon. The opening is part of a broader 2026 expansion strategy that aims to add multiple UK locations. To drive...
From B2B to A2A: Alibaba.com Reimagines Global Trade with $1M+ AI-Powered Pitch Competition
Alibaba.com relaunched its CoCreate Pitch competition as an AI‑driven product innovation contest, offering a prize pool exceeding $1 million. The event introduces Accio Work, a plug‑and‑play AI agent that lets founders launch and scale businesses without code. Finals will be held in...
FLANNELS to Launch “The House of Summer”; A Three-Week Mexican Inspired Womenswear Showcase at Oxford Street Flagship
FLANNELS is unveiling “The House of Summer,” a three‑week Mexican‑inspired womenswear pop‑up at its Oxford Street flagship from May 1 to May 23, 2026. The basement space will be transformed into a Tulum‑evoking resort environment showcasing a curated edit of 15 international brands,...