Henderson Technology Enhances EDGEPoS with Digital Media Screens, Upgraded ESELs and Time-Saving Automation
Henderson Technology has upgraded its EDGEPoS platform with Digital Media Screens, refreshed four‑colour ESEL templates, and an automated Date Checking tool. The LED screens let forecourt retailers schedule and change promotions instantly, while the new ESEL designs improve shelf‑edge visibility. Automation flags products needing review, cutting manual labor. Early adopters report at least one hour of daily labor saved, lower waste and higher gross profit.
Aldi Thanks Shoppers for Helping to Raise £13 Million for Teenage Cancer Trust
Aldi announced it has raised £13 million (≈ $16.6 million) for the Teenage Cancer Trust, surpassing its original £10 million target for 2027 two years early. The fundraising effort, driven by employee challenges and shopper donations since 2017, will be celebrated with a “Walk...
OTB Group and Google Cloud Launch AI-Powered Hyper-Personalised Shopping Experiences
OTB Group, the owner of Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni and Viktor & Rolf, has teamed with Google Cloud to roll out an AI‑driven, hyper‑personalised shopping experience. The service uses Google Cloud’s Virtual Try‑On API, powered by Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform,...
Pret A Manger Welcomes Stefan Porter as New Chief Supply Chain Officer
Pret A Manger announced Stefan Porter as its first Chief Supply Chain Officer, a role created to support the chain’s global expansion. Porter arrives from Azzurri Group, where he oversaw commercial strategy, purchasing and ESG across multiple restaurant brands, and...
T&R Theakston Celebrates Surge of New Retail Listings
Independent Yorkshire brewery T&R Theakston has secured national and regional supermarket listings for its flagship Old Peculier, the alcohol‑free Nowt Peculier, and the newly launched Salted Caramel Porter. Cans of Old Peculier will appear in Tesco, while Nowt Peculier lands...
Renshaw Baking Secures Major Tesco Listing in Biggest Retail Move Since Bakels Acquisition
Renshaw Baking, now part of British Bakels, has secured a major Tesco listing that will see ten new products hit selected stores from 5 May. The launch introduces two exclusive ranges – At Home Dessert Kits with 50% real‑fruit fillings and...
Tom Parker Creamery Partners with First Milk to Champion Regenerative British Dairy
Tom Parker Creamery has teamed up with First Milk, a B‑Corp‑certified British farmer‑owned co‑operative, to build a regenerative milk supply chain within a 90‑mile radius of its London‑area creamery. The partnership emphasizes grazing‑based dairy, detailed field‑level data collection, and nature‑positive...
House of Rum Launches a Brand New Rum Called Diablo Spiced
House of Rum, known for award‑winning single‑cask rums, has introduced Diablo Spiced, a British‑distilled spiced rum aimed at cocktail‑ready consumers. The 37.5% ABV spirit blends vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, orange and raisin flavors and is priced at £24.99 (about $32) in...
Versuni Launches Philips Airfryer Partnership with Unilever Foods
Versuni, the global licensee for Philips home appliances, announced a multi‑year partnership with Unilever Foods to pair Philips Airfryer technology with Knorr seasoning products. The collaboration launches in the UK this July, starting with a QR‑code giveaway in Tesco stores...
I Heart Wines Builds on Strong Growth with GEN-Z Focused Summer Activations
I heart wines is launching its "I heart kinda Summer" campaign across UK universities and cultural events to deepen engagement with Gen‑Z. The tour begins on May 5 at the University of Liverpool, featuring a pink TukTuk, scratchcards, selfie spots and...
Innocent Drinks Launches New Dessert-Inspired Healthy Smoothies
Innocent Drinks, the UK’s leading juice and smoothie brand, is debuting a new line of "creamy smoothies" that mimic dessert flavors while staying sugar‑free and plant‑based. The range—strawberry cupcake, blueberry muffin and lemon pie—offers fiber, Vitamin C and counts toward a...
DS Smith Protects Absolut Vodka Products with Stylish Brown Box Packaging Solution
DS Smith, an International Paper subsidiary, has rolled out a new brown‑box packaging solution for Absolut Vodka’s flavored spirits line. The 100 % recyclable corrugated cartons replace the brand’s traditional glossy white boxes and feature color‑coded artwork that matches each flavor. Designed...
Finsbury Food Group Renews Disney Licensing Collaboration
Finsbury Food Group has renewed its two‑decade licensing partnership with The Walt Disney Company, allowing the UK‑based baker to continue producing celebration cakes themed around Disney, Pixar, and Marvel properties such as Frozen, Moana and Lilo & Stitch. The extension includes a...
SumUp: UK Treat Economy Keeping Independent Businesses Alive
SumUp’s survey of 2,000 UK residents shows 72% view a monthly “little treat” as essential to wellbeing, with coffee shop drinks (32%) and dining out (29%) topping the list. Nearly a third would sacrifice groceries for these treats, and 31%...
PG Tips Ties with Disney+ for “Rivals” Exclusive Limited-Edition Monkey Competition to Drive Shopper Engagement
PG Tips has partnered with Disney+ to launch a limited‑edition "Rivals" promotion that runs nationwide from May 1. Shoppers who buy a PG Tips pack can scan a QR code and enter a 10‑digit code for a chance to win one...
INTERSPORT Launches 2026 Global Brand Campaign
INTERSPORT has unveiled its 2026 global brand campaign, "YOUR PASSION. YOUR PLACE. MAKE IT YOUR GAME," positioning the retailer as the common ground for athletes of all levels. The campaign features four high‑profile footballers—Joshua Kimmich, Frenkie De Jong, Bradley Barcola and Sandy Baltimore—backed by...
Corona and TripAdvisor Partner to Offer an Invitation Inside Every Bottle
Corona has launched the "Living is Calling" campaign, pairing its iconic beer with TripAdvisor to embed QR codes in every bottle that unlock travel experiences. The partnership offers more than 300,000 curated outings across 30+ countries, from coastal hikes to...
Gen X Is the Most Sustainable Generation, Not Gen Z, Study Finds
A new Arka study reveals Gen X, not Gen Z, is the most sustainable cohort, with 39% of its shoppers recycling or up‑cycling. Gen Z’s annual spend sits at $40‑50 K, favoring luxury items for quality while also thrifting. Gen Alpha already commands a $28 B...
Cole & Mason Partners with Eco-Chef to Champion the Art of Seasoning
British kitchenware maker Cole & Mason has teamed up with sustainability‑focused chef Tom Hunt, a 2026 Guild of Food Writer finalist, to launch “The Art of Seasoning” video series. The partnership highlights low‑waste, ingredient‑led cooking while showcasing Cole & Mason’s...
The Jolly Hog Butcher’s to Open One-Day Pop up in Clapham, Giving Out Free Sausages to Celebrate Collaboration with Colman’s...
British meat brand The Jolly Hog is launching a one‑day pop‑up butcher shop in Clapham on 10 May to showcase its new Marmite‑and‑Colman’s sausage range. The event will offer free hot samples and a complimentary pack for visitors, emphasizing a nostalgic...
British Land Announces Significant New Retail and Leisure Development at Glasgow Fort
British Land has lodged a planning application to add 60,000 sq ft to Glasgow Fort, marking one of the UK’s first major retail‑leisure expansions since 2020. The proposal includes a 32,000 sq ft enlargement of Marks & Spencer, which would become the largest M&S store in Scotland....
Hunter & Gather Launches Chicken Bone Broth – Packed with 11g of Protein and 5.5g of Collagen
Hunter & Gather has introduced a powdered chicken bone broth that delivers 11 g of protein and 5.5 g of collagen per serving. The product is free‑range, gluten‑free, dairy‑free and designed for both sipping and cooking. Priced at roughly $38 for a...
Samsung Expands Award-Winning Spatial Signage Lineup with Global Launch of 32-Inch Model
Samsung Electronics announced the global launch of a 32‑inch Spatial Signage unit, extending its glasses‑free 3D display lineup to compact retail environments. Weighing 8.5 kg with a slim 49.4 mm profile and FHD portrait resolution, the new model fits shelves, counters and...
Starbucks Expands Cold Beverage Offer with New Cloud Frappuccino® Blended Beverage Range
Starbucks is rolling out a new Cloud Frappuccino® blended beverage range in the UK, adding three flavors—Strawberry Matcha, Brown Sugar, and Caramel Mocha—each topped with a signature cold foam. The launch targets the summer season, with Rewards members gaining early...
Harlequin Has Secured a Significant Upsize From the Watches of Switzerland Group,
Harlequin’s retail centre has secured a major upsize from the Watches of Switzerland Group, adding a new flagship showroom slated to open in summer 2026. The expansion brings the total Watches of Switzerland space at Harlequin to 4,400 sq ft, featuring dedicated...
The Size Inclusion Gap: Inside the Brands that Are (and Aren’t) Designing for Real Bodies
UK research by ZAVA reveals a stark size‑inclusion gap in fashion, with only a handful of brands offering truly expansive measurement ranges. Yours Clothing tops the list, providing a 30‑inch spread across bust, waist and hip and scoring 9.43/10, while...
Dr. Will’s to Launch Two Products Into Sainsbury’s
Dr. Will’s is debuting its Classic Mayo in Sainsbury’s stores nationwide on May 3, pricing the 170 g jar at £3 (≈$3.80). The retailer will also stock the brand’s Buffalo Hot Sauce in 300 locations for £3.50 (≈$4.50). Both products join Olive Oil...
How Catalina Helps Smaller Fuel Retailers Win Loyalty
Catalina argues that smaller fuel retailers can regain loyalty by leveraging granular customer data rather than competing on price or scale. By linking in‑store purchases with digital touchpoints, retailers can deliver moment‑specific offers that increase basket size and visit frequency....
Whitworths Launches the UK’s Biggest Nutrition Campaign
Whitworths is rolling out the United Kingdom’s biggest nutrition campaign in May, backed by a multi‑million‑pound (≈ $2.5 million) investment. The initiative combines a nationwide video‑on‑demand push, PR, outdoor, social media and in‑store sampling from May through September to promote nuts,...
Joybuy and STABILO Draw up a Colourful New European Partnership
Joybuy, JD.com’s new European online marketplace, has teamed up with German stationery leader STABILO to sell the brand’s highlighters and fineliners in the UK and France. The partnership leverages Joybuy’s rapid "Double 11" delivery promise—same‑day service for orders placed before 11 am...
JUBEL, the Pioneering Fruit Lager Brand, Lands Exclusively in Tesco
JUBEL, the Alpine‑born fruit lager pioneer, is debuting a lime‑flavored brew exclusively at Tesco. The new lime variant becomes the sixth flavor in JUBEL’s portfolio, joining peach, grapefruit, mango, lemon and blood orange. Tesco highlighted a 300% surge in demand...
TBCo Launches First Swim Collection
TBCo is debuting its first swim collection on April 23, 2026, extending its bold‑color, playful aesthetic into swimwear. The line includes four designs—two swimsuits and two tankinis—crafted from 78% recycled polyamide and 22% elastane, featuring adjustable tie details for a...
Lucky Saint Launches Electrolyte Lager with Lime & Sea Salt
Lucky Saint, the UK’s largest independent alcohol‑free beer brand, unveiled Lucky Saint Lime & Sea Salt Lager, an electrolyte‑infused, alcohol‑free lager. The drink provides 305 mg potassium, 77 mg sodium, 57 mg magnesium and vitamin C, delivering only 80 calories and low sugar. It...
Leading Bottom Care Brand Wype Expands High Street Presence in Boots
Wype, the UK’s fastest‑growing bottom‑care brand, will debut in Boots stores from April 2026, occupying the digestive health aisle in 288 locations. The company, founded in 2020, already ships over 2,500 units daily to more than 350,000 customers with its aloe‑vera...
McVitie’s Expands Iconic Jaffa Cakes Range with the Launch of Jaffa Mango Flavour
McVitie’s has added a Jaffa Mango variant to its iconic Jaffa Cakes line, inserting a sweet mango‑flavoured jelly between the classic sponge and chocolate coating. The new 10‑pack retails at £1.50 (approximately $1.90) and is already stocked in major UK...
ZigZag Completes Acquisition of Shipup to Become a Global Post-Purchase and Returns Network
ZigZag has completed its acquisition of Shipup, merging the latter’s post‑purchase engagement tools with ZigZag’s global returns network. The combined platform now lets retailers manage delivery, tracking, returns, and proactive customer communication across more than 170 countries. Shipup’s technology has...
Asda Strengthens Commercial Leadership with Appointment of Vice President – Ambient
Asda announced the appointment of Jon Downes as vice‑president of its ambient category, effective June. Downes joins from Marks & Spencer, where he has been food commercial operations director since 2024, and brings experience from Tesco and Morrisons. He will...
Schuh Launches Summer Campaign, ‘The Group Chat VS The Getaway’
schuh has launched its summer campaign, “The Group Chat VS The Getaway,” celebrating imperfect travel moments and personal style. The campaign showcases a curated edit of footwear from brands such as Dr. Martens, Nike, New Balance, Havaianas and Birkenstock. It will...
SEVEN BRO7HERS Secures Asda Listing for Double IPA ‘Krush’ as Grocery Strategy Builds
Independent brewer SEVEN BRO7HERS has secured a national listing for its new 7.5% ABV double IPA, Krush, in Asda stores and online. The beer, brewed with Yakima Chief’s next‑generation Krush hops, offers a fruit‑forward profile and will be sold for...
Neal’s Yard Remedies Relocates to Manchester Arndale
Neal’s Yard Remedies has secured a 10‑year lease for an 873 sq ft unit in Manchester Arndale, replacing the existing Claire’s store. The natural‑beauty retailer moves from King Street, signalling confidence in the centre’s revitalised retail mix. The new shop will showcase...
IGD Warns Retailers “Traditional Shopper Models No Longer Work”
IGD’s new report warns that traditional shopper models based on life stages and household types are losing relevance for grocery retailers. Longer lifespans, delayed milestones and more varied household structures are creating nonlinear consumer journeys. The firm identifies three “life...
RAW Charging Powers up One of the Largest EV Charging Hubs in the Midlands at Leamington Spa Shopping Park
RAW Charging has activated a 17‑bay electric‑vehicle charging hub at Leamington Spa Shopping Park, featuring six AC fast bays and eleven 150 kW ultra‑rapid DC bays. The site, the largest EV hub in the Midlands, serves a high‑footfall retail and leisure...
Dyson to Launch Hair Tools on LOOKFANTASTIC – 16 April 2026
Dyson is rolling out four premium hair‑styling tools on the beauty‑e‑commerce platform Lookfantastic on 16 April 2026. The lineup includes the Airstrait dryer‑straightener ($576), Airwrap Origin multi‑styler ($512), Corrale straightener ($512) and Supersonic Origin dryer ($358). Each device leverages Dyson’s airflow and...
OLLY’S Launches Chilled Olive Pots in Tesco & Sainsbury’s
Snack brand OLLY’S is launching a new 200 g chilled olive pot range in Tesco and Sainsbury’s this April, marking its first foray into the refrigerated aisle. The line features three flavours per retailer, with Piri Piri exclusive to Tesco and Smoky...
New Econometrics Data: OOH Delivers Exceptional ROI for Luxury Brands
New econometric analysis from Independent Marketing Sciences shows out‑of‑home (OOH) advertising generates a 12.8× return for luxury brands—roughly $16.4 in revenue for every $1.3 spent—far outpacing the sector‑wide average of 4.7× across 24 channels. OOH spend by luxury firms almost...
Decathlon to Open World First Partnership Store with IKEA on April 24
Decathlon is launching a world‑first partnership store inside IKEA Croydon on April 24, creating a 1,188‑square‑metre retail space that combines sport and home goods. The opening weekend offers the first 100 shoppers a Quechua NH100 10 L backpack and a $25 gift...
Lean Kitchen Network Launches New Food Brand HIDE at Tesco, Backed by Dr Rupy Aujla, Flight Studios and Samworth Brothers
Lean Kitchen Network has introduced HIDE, a new ready‑meal brand launching exclusively in Tesco stores and online on 13 April 2026. The line features ten products—six chilled meals, two grain bowls and two snack bites—each delivering at least 25 g protein, 8 g fibre...
Fever-Tree Appoints GHF as Exclusive London on Trade Partner
Fever‑Tree, the UK’s leading premium mixer brand, has named GHF its exclusive on‑trade partner for London. The deal embeds GHF as a dedicated resource within Fever‑Tree’s UK commercial structure, reporting to the central team. GHF will drive distribution, account management...
Beloved Lake District Character Herdy Makes ‘Ewe-Ropean’ Book Debut
Lake District icon Herdy has secured a global publishing deal with Quarto, granting the company world rights to a new line of children’s books. The character will make its international debut at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, which runs April...
Heart of England Co-Operative Installs Cybake ISB Software to Manage In-Store Bakery and Food to Go Production
Heart of England Co-operative rolled out Cybake ISB software across its 38 stores to manage in‑store bakery and food‑to‑go production. The platform uses forecasting and real‑time sales data to schedule multi‑wave baking, delivering tablet‑based instructions to staff and KPI dashboards...