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Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Philip Morris Limited (PML), the affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI) in the UK and Ireland, has appointed Bahar Demirci as Senior Director of Smoke-Free Products. Bahar will be overseeing the portfolios of…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Swindon has secured leading pan-Asian quick-service restaurant Chopstix, marking another significant signing as the destination continues to strengthen its occupier mix and evolve its food…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. As Britain gears up for the final Bank Holiday weekend of the summer – when picnics, BBQs and picky bits are bought in bulk – new research from Too Good To Go reveals the vast amount of dip set to be wasted across the…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Consumers are increasingly preparing food and drink at home for on-the-go occasions rather than making purchases while out and about, helping retailers capture spending that may previously have gone to food to go…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Crosse & Blackwell has announced the launch of two new protein-packed soup SKUs, Tomato, Lentil & Chilli and Tomato & Mixed Bean. The new range offers nutritional functional benefits with higher protein and fibre…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Ladurée has teamed up with Sanrio’s beloved My Melody to bring a touch of extra cuteness to its iconic macarons. The limited edition collaboration sees My Melody reimagined as a true pastry heroine, adorning a…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. More than three-quarters (76%) of B2B businesses are prioritising short-term sales goals over long-term brand building as pressure mounts to deliver immediate commercial returns. That’s according to research from…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Two of the world’s most iconic play brands are coming together as Playmobil launches a new collection inspired by Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures, giving children the chance to build their own Barbie world at home. From…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. US consumers are spending more money than they did in 2025, but not in the way retailers expected. They’re making significantly fewer purchases and doing far more research before committing to purchases. The shift…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Highcross Leicester has welcomed HADO, the world’s first augmented reality (AR) techno-sport, to the centre as part of a free, two-week pop-up, giving visitors the chance to experience a new form of physical gaming that…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Kiddylicious, the UK’s leading Baby Finger Foods & Snacks brand (worth over £51m RSV), is expanding its portfolio with the launch of Rice Scoops, bringing greater choice and variety to the baby snacks category. Designed…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. New research from Asda reveals Brits are proudly embracing the own-brand swap, turning supermarket favourites into serious contenders against big-name brands, with half (50%) now rating supermarket own-brand as a genuine…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Royal Oak FC, the Sunday league football club founded by sports personality Steve Bracknall, has signed an exclusive deal with leading global sports retailer Sports Direct, becoming the exclusive distributor of its…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Poundland today confirmed it would open its first new store in two years, as it begins the roll out of its new general merchandise ranges. On 29 August it will return to Lakeside (Unit 124, West Thurrock, RM20 2ZG)…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. A brand new Great British Bake Off book is launching for 2026 – The Great British Bake Off 2026: Sugar and Spice Discover irresistible sweet and savoury bakes packed with spice, flavour and Bake Off magic. The Great…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Nyetimber, the pioneer of English sparkling wine is predicting a consecutive top-quality vintage this year, as it expects its earliest ever harvest to begin around mid-September; several weeks earlier than the average…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. This summer, LOOKFANTASTIC is bringing its What the SPF?! Campaign to the White Isle, partnering with Mondrian Ibiza to create an elevated summer experience designed to make beauty discovery, sun care and holiday…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. As families prepare for the return to school, new research from Tu’s Uniform Readiness Index reveals that nearly half of parents (49%) don’t feel fully ready for the school week until Sunday evening or Monday morning.…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Five Guys might have been born in Virginia, and it certainly has an American accent, but if you look under the bonnet here in the UK, it runs on British farming. In support our homegrown agricultural heroes, Five Guys is…
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Following today’s release of JD Sports’ figures for the Q2 ending 1 August 2026; Chloe Tedford-Jones, apparel analyst at GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform, offers her view: “JD Sports’…
