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• Low UK potato harvests raise fears about Christmas supplies

  01-12-2023 16:12
  Experts say supermarkets may have to rely on imports from as far afield as Egypt, pushing up environmental impactUK farmers are struggling with one of the lowest potato harvests on record after an autumn of heavy rain, raising fears about supplies for this year’s Christmas dinners.Experts are warning that supermarkets could be forced to turn to imports from as far afield as Egypt to fill potential gaps on shelves, pushing up the environmental impact of the festive meal. Continue reading...
  
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• PDD/Alibaba: nimble rival catches up with Jack Ma’s behemoth

  01-12-2023 14:31
  Temu owner’s global strategy has paid off
  
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• ‘It’s extortionate’: a mother’s struggle to afford rising price of baby formula

  01-12-2023 14:28
  
  Lone parent Rebecca Anderson feels women in UK who do not breastfeed are being penalised after 25% price riseIceland boss hits out at parent ‘exploitation’ in baby milk marketRebecca Anderson, 37, knows how it feels to be on the sharp end of baby formula price rises. A civil servant and lone parent in Middlesbrough, Anderson has noticed the price tag on the formula she feeds her 10-month-old son has been rising since he was born, reaching £13.50 in Tesco and Morrisons. Accordin
  
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• Christmas tree prices are rising in the UK – here’s how to get the best deals

  01-12-2023 14:00
  
  Many people will buy a tree this weekend. We look at the best buys, and whether to go for real or fakeThis Saturday and Sunday is the Big Tree’kend, when a third of people in Britain will put up their tree, a ritual that for many marks the official start of Christmas.While about two-thirds of the population will opt for an artificial tree, millions of “real” ones will be sold this month. However, consumers will face steeper prices as growers and retailers pass on higher costs.
  
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• Superdrug reveals Christmas gifting predictions for beauty

  01-12-2023 13:57 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Superdrug has shared its predictions on the trends it expects to see from shoppers over over the festive season this year.
  The health and beauty retailer said it has seen unit sales of Christmas gift sets increase in recent weeks, as shoppers start their shopping, adding that premium fragrance products are seeing “particularly strong growth” as customers seek quality products at great value.
  Superdrug chief commercial officer Simon Comins predicts that “money-saving beauty bund
  
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• The Body Shop reignites fight against animal testing

  01-12-2023 13:13 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Cosmetics retailer The Body Shop has reignited its fight against animal testing with its long-term partners, Cruelty Free International.
  The company is bringing back its campaign 25 years after the UK’s absolute ban on animal testing was passed in 1998.
  The ban, which followed The Body Shop and Cruelty Free International’s campaigning on the issue, was reversed in 2019 as the government re-aligned its policy with less stringent EU rules, allowing for the testing of cosmetics ing
  
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• When yesterday’s company heroes move into recovery mode

  01-12-2023 06:00
  Spotting the turn of a group’s fortunes can bring outstanding returns for investors
  
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• Reclusive Shein founder Sky Xu prepares to enter the spotlight with IPO

  01-12-2023 06:00
  Chinese ecommerce tycoon behind fast-fashion group beloved by the Instagram generation prefers to fly below the radar
  
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• Wilko returns to UK high streets with stores in Plymouth and Exeter

  01-12-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  The Wilko brand has returned to UK high streets today with the opening of concept stores in Plymouth and Exeter ahead of a national roll-out. The... View Article
  
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• Small Business Saturday: The Flora Lab

  01-12-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Running a small business in the face of huge Black Friday sales can be a daunting challenge, which is why Small Business Saturday, 2nd December, it’s the perfect opportunity... View Article
  
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• Scents of Sustainability: Unveiling the eco-friendly essence with The Perfume Shop

  01-12-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  [New interview]:  The Perfume Shop and L’Oréal Unveil Groundbreaking Multi-Brand Fragrance Refill Station in Nottingham In a pioneering move towards sustainable beauty practices, The Perfume Shop,... View Article
  
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• Royal Mail brings singing Christmas postboxes to four UK cities

  01-12-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Royal Mail is spreading some Christmas cheer by installing singing postboxes in four iconic locations across the UK. Festively decorated, the postboxes merrily respond with one... View Article
  
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• [PODCAST GfK] UK: Why buy in a cost-of-living crisis?

  01-12-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  In this Thinking Ahead podcast, Neil Bellamy our Consumer Insights expert and Helen Collins our Home Appliances Industry expert, discuss the who, what and why of... View Article
  
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• Phase Eight opens flagship Manchester store

  01-12-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Phase Eight has opened a new flagship store in Manchester as part of the latest stage of its retail expansion strategy. Situated at 8 Exchange Street... View Article
  
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• Frasers Group pulls out of deal to acquire SportScheck

  01-12-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Frasers Group has pulled out of a deal to buy Germany’s SportScheck from Signa Holding. The owner of Sports Direct announced back in October that it... View Article
  
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• Fashion Report 2023 – Comarch & The Loyalty People

  01-12-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  The fashion industry is changing. Learn about the latest challenges and trends to stay on top of the game. The report is brought to you by Louise Hutchins – Associate Consultant for Fashion,... View Article
  
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• Costa Coffee opens modern refreshed store in Plymouth’s town centre

  01-12-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Costa Coffee has unveiled its uplifted New George Street store in Plymouth, which re-opened this week. Giving customers a new way to Costa by the Sundial,... View Article
  
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• Claire’s appoints chief financial officer and chief operating officer

  01-12-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Claire’s has appointed Chris Cramer as chief financial officer and chief operating officer. He recently served as president of Parade, a Gen Z-focused lingerie and lifestyle... View Article
  
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• Aldi invests £12 million in further price cuts

  01-12-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  Aldi is investing £12 million in cutting the prices of more than 180 products in the run-up to Christmas. The supermarket is lowering prices by an... View Article
  
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