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UK Likely To See Alcohol Shortage This Christmas

Britain could face a shortage of alcohol this Christmas unless the government steps up its efforts to address a shortage of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drive...

Diageo Launches Responsible Drinking Campaign

Diageo has launched a new responsible drinking global campaign – Know When to Stop – designed to make people think about overindulgence over Ch...

UK’s Co-op Removes Plastic Packaging From Christmas Gifting Range

Britain's Co-op has removed plastic packaging from its entire Christmas gifting range, including its wrapping paper range, crackers, cards, among others.

Grocery Sales Decline As Irish Shoppers Embrace Festivities: Kantar

Irish grocery sales fell by 4.8% year-on-year over the latest 12 weeks to 31 October, while sales were up 8.9% versus the equivalent period in 2019.

Promotional Agility Is Key To Christmas Success For Retailers: XCCommerce

According to Robin Coles, managing director EMEA for XCCommerce, promotional agility is one of the keys to success for retailers in the Christmas seas...

Automation Is Key For Retailers Seeking To Survive Or Thrive During Peak Season

The retail industry has had a rollercoaster of a year, from the high street being closed for months on end, to e-commerce operators managing the accelerati...

British Warehouse Worker Shortage Triggers Up To 30% Pay Spike

Warehouses in Britain are having to pay up to 30% more to recruit staff after a chronic shortage of workers exacerbated pressure on already buckling supply...

UK Meat Processor Cranswick Says CO2 Shortages Could Halt Production

London-listed meat processor Cranswick warned on Monday that a shortage of carbon dioxide in Britain coupled with a labour crunch could bring production to...