# industry events (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover industry events. Page: Feed: --- ## [Key channel headlines: Exclaimer launches MSP Connect, ScanSource to acquire MicroAge and more](https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2026/08/21/exclaimer-msp-connect-leads-channel-headlines/) _2026-08-21 · Matt Whitlock · The ChannelPro Network_ Exclaimer's new MSP Connect and ScanSource lead this week's roundup, along with news from Barracuda, Huntress and more. The post Key channel headlines: Exclaimer launches MSP Connect, ScanSource to acquire MicroAge and more appeared first on The ChannelPro Network . ## [What strategies can I use to improve efficiency in my MSP?](https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2026/08/21/what-strategies-can-i-use-to-improve-efficiency-in-my-msp/) _2026-08-21 · ChannelPro Network · The ChannelPro Network_ To improve efficiency and maximize profitability, MSPs must embrace automation, streamline workflows, and invest in upskilling their teams to deliver exceptional service with less effort. The post What strategies can I use to improve efficiency in my MSP? appeared first on The ChannelPro Network . ## [5 ways MSPs can help clients get more from Microsoft cloud infrastructure](https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2026/08/21/microsoft-cloud-infrastructure-get-more-value/) _2026-08-21 · ChannelPro Network · The ChannelPro Network_ By treating Microsoft cloud infrastructure as a unified environment, MSPs can deliver stronger outcomes. The post 5 ways MSPs can help clients get more from Microsoft cloud infrastructure appeared first on The ChannelPro Network . ## [Hundreds Of Pharmacies Considering Closing Due To Recent Increases In Business Rates](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/healthbeauty/hundreds-of-pharmacies-considering-closing-due-to-recent-increases-in-business-rates/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Hundreds of pharmacies are considering closing entirely due to the impact of recent increases to their business rates bills, new analysis by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has found. A survey of 420 pharmacies that have seen particularly sharp increases in their (more…) The post Hundreds Of Pharmacies Considering Closing Due To Recent Increases In Business Rates appeared first on KamCity… ## [Co-op Trade Briefing 2026 | 24 September | Manchester](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/convenience/co-op-trade-briefing-2026-24-september-manchester/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Hear directly from Co-op’s leadership team, including Chief Commercial Officer Imran Rasul, as they share the priorities and opportunities shaping the year ahead. New for 2026: live supplier Q&A sessions, growth-focused breakout sessions and dedicated networking opportunities with Co-op buyers, (more…) The post Co-op Trade Briefing 2026 | 24 September | Manchester appeared first on KamCity . ## [The Range, Wilko, And Homebase Launch Joint Shop-In-Shop Concept With Morrisons](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/general/the-range-wilko-and-homebase-launch-joint-shop-in-shop-concept-with-morrisons/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ CDS Superstores, the owner of The Range, Wilko, and Homebase, has opened a new multi-brand shop-in-shop concept through its partnership with Morrisons. The 800 sq. ft. home and garden hub at the supermarket’s Palmers Green store in North London is (more…) The post The Range, Wilko, And Homebase Launch Joint Shop-In-Shop Concept With Morrisons appeared first on KamCity . ## [Food And Drink Manufacturers Call On PM To Relieve Cost Pressures, As Sector Remains Downcast](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/manufacturers/food-and-drink-manufacturers-call-on-pm-to-relieve-cost-pressures-as-sector-remains-downcast/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Food and drink manufacturers have set out how the Prime Minister can ease mounting pressure on the industry, as 88% of businesses report that business conditions have deteriorated since Labour came to power. The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest (more…) The post Food And Drink Manufacturers Call On PM To Relieve Cost Pressures, As Sector Remains Downcast appeared first on KamCity . ## [Home-Prepared Food Replacing On-The-Go Purchases As Shoppers Build New Convenience Routines](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/convenience/home-prepared-food-replacing-on-the-go-purchases-as-shoppers-build-new-convenience-routines/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ 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 operators. The findings from IGD reveal a significant shift (more…) The post Home-Prepared Food Replacing On-The-Go Purchases As Shoppers Build New Convenience Routines appeared first on… ## [Retail Sales Fall For The First Time In Three Months](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/general/retail-sales-fall-for-the-first-time-in-three-months/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ UK retail sales volumes fell back in July after a strong early-summer performance, as spending on clothing, household goods and online purchases weakened following an unusually buoyant June. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) nevertheless point (more…) The post Retail Sales Fall For The First Time In Three Months appeared first on KamCity . ## [Sales Growth Slows Walmart Amid Growing Consumer Caution](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/international/americas/sales-growth-slows-walmart-amid-growing-consumer-caution/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Walmart’s second-quarter results showed a business still delivering solid top-line growth and strong digital momentum, but with a clear slowdown in its core US comparable sales and a more cautious near-term outlook. The underlying picture for the retail giant was (more…) The post Sales Growth Slows Walmart Amid Growing Consumer Caution appeared first on KamCity . ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/myq1NLgOnU5X) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Coty Beats Revenue Expectations But Margin Pressure Clouds Outlook](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/manufacturers/coty-beats-revenue-expectations-but-margin-pressure-clouds-outlook/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Coty ended its financial year with a stronger fourth-quarter sales performance, but the results underlined the pressure on margins and profitability as the beauty group enters what management has described as a “transition year”. In the three months to 30th (more…) The post Coty Beats Revenue Expectations But Margin Pressure Clouds Outlook appeared first on KamCity . ## [M&S Expands Heathrow Store](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/supermarkets/ms-expands-heathrow-store/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Marks & Spencer has opened its expanded airside Food store in Heathrow Terminal 5, as part of its strategy to grow in new destinations. The new store is almost double the size of the pilot outlet, which opened last summer, (more…) The post M&S Expands Heathrow Store appeared first on KamCity . ## [Philip Morris Appoints New Senior Director Of Smoke-Free Products For UK & Ireland](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/manufacturers/philip-morris-appoints-new-senior-director-of-smoke-free-products-for-uk-ireland/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ 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. She will oversee the group’s portfolios of smoke-free products in the UK and Irish (more…) The post Philip Morris Appoints New Senior Director Of Smoke-Free Products For UK & Ireland appeared first on KamCity . ## [Poundland Hails Progress With Recovery As It Prepares To Open First New Store In Two Years](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/discounters/poundland-hails-progress-with-recovery-as-it-prepares-to-open-first-new-store-in-two-years/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Amid reports that the business is being put up for sale again, Poundland has revealed it is set to open its first new store in two years and begin rolling out new general merchandise ranges. The opening on the 29th (more…) The post Poundland Hails Progress With Recovery As It Prepares To Open First New Store In Two Years appeared first on KamCity . ## [Advisor Picked For Auction Of Poundland](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/discounters/advisor-picked-for-auction-of-poundland/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Days after it was revealed that Gordon Brothers was exploring a sale of Poundland just over a year after buying the troubled discounter for €1 from Pepco Group, the investment firm has picked advisers to run an auction of the (more…) The post Advisor Picked For Auction Of Poundland appeared first on KamCity . ## [Ocado Confirms Name Of New European Partner](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/ecommerce/ocado-confirms-name-of-new-european-partner/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Ocado Group has confirmed that Danish online grocer nemlig is the previously unnamed European retailer announced as its latest partner last month. The deal will see the British technology firm support the development and growth of nemlig.com in Denmark, including (more…) The post Ocado Confirms Name Of New European Partner appeared first on KamCity . ## [Estée Lauder’s Turnaround Strategy Delivering Results](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/international/americas/estee-lauders-turnaround-strategy-delivering-results/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Estée Lauder has reported a stronger-than-expected end to its 2026 financial year, with fourth-quarter sales and earnings beating market expectations and management signalling greater confidence that its multi-year turnaround is beginning to take hold. The beauty products group reported net (more…) The post Estée Lauder’s Turnaround Strategy Delivering Results appeared first on KamCity . ## [BRC Calls For Budget That Backs Retail After Improvement In Consumer Confidence](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/general/brc-calls-for-budget-that-backs-retail-after-improvement-in-consumer-confidence/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Consumer confidence has risen to its highest levels since the start of the Iran conflict, with early moves by Prime Minister Andy Burnham to tackle the cost-of-living crisis said to have helped. The latest BRC-Opinium sentiment tracker shows that consumer (more…) The post BRC Calls For Budget That Backs Retail After Improvement In Consumer Confidence appeared first on KamCity . ## [Carrefour Re-Enters India](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/international/africa-asia-aus/carrefour-re-enters-india/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ French supermarket giant Carrefour has returned to the Indian market with the opening of an outlet in Greater Noida, close to New Delhi. Covering more than 50,000 sq. ft., the grocery store has been developed around the shopping preferences and (more…) The post Carrefour Re-Enters India appeared first on KamCity . ## [CMA Clears Danone’s Acquisition Of Huel](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/manufacturers/cma-clears-danones-acquisition-of-huel/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given France’s Danone the green light for its €1bn takeover of British meal replacement brand Huel. The deal, announced in March, is part of Danone’s push to capitalise on the trend for functional (more…) The post CMA Clears Danone’s Acquisition Of Huel appeared first on KamCity . ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yQUduhHswDfC) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Robert Dyas Offering On-Demand Deliveries After Tie-Up With Deliveroo](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/general/robert-dyas-offering-on-demand-deliveries-after-tie-up-with-deliveroo/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Variety chain Robert Dyas has launched on the Deliveroo platform, marking its first move into rapid on-demand delivery. Shoppers can order from around 6,000 Robert Dyas products across homeware, electricals, DIY, garden and small appliances, with nearly all of the (more…) The post Robert Dyas Offering On-Demand Deliveries After Tie-Up With Deliveroo appeared first on KamCity . ## [Parfetts Relaunches First Go Local Site](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/wholesalers/parfetts-relaunches-first-go-local-site/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Parfetts has relaunched its original Go Local Extra store, as part of the wholesaler’s investment plan for its retail network. The Spring Gardens Go Local Extra store in Elland, Halifax, was the birthplace of the Go Local symbol group in (more…) The post Parfetts Relaunches First Go Local Site appeared first on KamCity . ## [Tesco Relaunches Fred & Flo Baby And Toddler Range](https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/products-promotions/tesco-relaunches-fred-flo-baby-and-toddler-range/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Craft · KamCity_ Tesco is relaunching its own-brand Fred & Flo baby and toddler range with a new look, more than half the range featuring new or improved products, and all own-brand baby food now brought together under the Fred & Flo brand. (more…) The post Tesco Relaunches Fred & Flo Baby And Toddler Range appeared first on KamCity . ## [Can the channel govern its own AI future? Pax8 and GTIA are banking on it.](https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2026/08/19/managed-intelligence-alliance-aims-to-set-industry-standards/) _2026-08-19 · Anjali Fluker · The ChannelPro Network_ The Managed Intelligence Alliance is bringing MSPs to the table as the industry develops standards for responsible, scalable AI services. The post Can the channel govern its own AI future? Pax8 and GTIA are banking on it. appeared first on The ChannelPro Network . ## [2 reliable ways that MSPs can boost internal efficiency](https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2026/08/19/msps-can-boost-efficiency/) _2026-08-19 · Jonathan Browning · The ChannelPro Network_ We look at two innovative vendors that are supercharging MSP efficiency and enabling growth. The post 2 reliable ways that MSPs can boost internal efficiency appeared first on The ChannelPro Network . ## [Summer reset: There’s still time for IT teams to prepare for fall RTO](https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2026/08/18/meeting-room-technology-it-teams-prepare-for-fall-rto/) _2026-08-18 · ChannelPro Network · The ChannelPro Network_ Here's how you can ensure that your team or your clients have the meeting tech that makes their work lives easier. The post Summer reset: There’s still time for IT teams to prepare for fall RTO appeared first on The ChannelPro Network . ## [ChannelPro’s Top 20 MSPs for 2026: Bold, relentlessly innovative leaders](https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2026/08/18/innovative-leaders-channelpro-top-20-msps-for-2026/) _2026-08-18 · Anjali Fluker · The ChannelPro Network_ These MSPs lead the channel with purpose, innovation and impact. They set the tone for exceptional IT services. The post ChannelPro’s Top 20 MSPs for 2026: Bold, relentlessly innovative leaders appeared first on The ChannelPro Network . ## [26 profit-driving solutions every MSP should know about in 2026](https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2026/08/18/26-profit-driving-solutions-every-msp-should-know-about-in-2026/) _2026-08-18 · Matt Whitlock · The ChannelPro Network_ ChannelPro's 26 Profit-driving Solutions for 2026 can help MSPs that serve SMBs optimize operations and increase customer satisfaction. The post 26 profit-driving solutions every MSP should know about in 2026 appeared first on The ChannelPro Network . ## [5 overlooked ways MSPs can boost recurring revenue](https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2026/08/18/5-overlooked-ways-msps-can-boost-recurring-revenue/) _2026-08-18 · Jonathan Browning · The ChannelPro Network_ These 5 overlooked opportunities could help you address client pain points and add recurring revenue. The post 5 overlooked ways MSPs can boost recurring revenue appeared first on The ChannelPro Network . ## [3 Questions with Patrick Burgess, Nutbourne & Clearbenchmark](https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2026/08/17/3-questions-with-patrick-burgess-nutbourne-clearbenchmark/) _2026-08-17 · Matt Whitlock · The ChannelPro Network_ Patrick Burgess, co-founder of Nutbourne and Clearbenchmark, takes on three questions that MSPs want to know. The post 3 Questions with Patrick Burgess, Nutbourne & Clearbenchmark appeared first on The ChannelPro Network . ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7KvaPrGS25Ez) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Letter from the Publisher: Opportunity is calling. MSPs should answer.](https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2026/08/17/opportunities-for-service-providers-letter-from-the-publisher/) _2026-08-17 · Michael Siggins · The ChannelPro Network_ The annual Top 20 MSPs and Top 26 Profit-driving Solutions headline an issue focused on helping service providers prosper. The post Letter from the Publisher: Opportunity is calling. MSPs should answer. appeared first on The ChannelPro Network . ## [MSSP/vendor relationships: 4 best practices for stronger partnerships](https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2026/08/17/mssp-vendor-relationship-best-practices/) _2026-08-17 · Jonathan Browning · The ChannelPro Network_ Learn four best practices for stronger MSSP vendor relationships, from improving operational efficiency to managing AI and gaining industry recognition. The post MSSP/vendor relationships: 4 best practices for stronger partnerships appeared first on The ChannelPro Network . ## [Recognizing MSP Innovation: Partner in Excellence 2026 Nominations Now Open](https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2026/08/16/recognizing-msp-innovation-partner-in-excellence-2026-nominations-now-open/) _2026-08-16 · Jonathan Browning · The ChannelPro Network_ Join us in recognizing the IT channel’s most successful joint initiatives, highlighting MSP leaders in business transformation, technology leadership, and community impact. The post Recognizing MSP Innovation: Partner in Excellence 2026 Nominations Now Open appeared first on The ChannelPro Network .