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• Waitrose Invests £20m To Cut Prices Across More Than 370 Products September 17, 2026
  Waitrose has announced another round of price cuts, investing a further £20m in lowering the cost of more than 370 products as the upmarket supermarket continues efforts to strengthen its value proposition. Prices have been reduced by an average of (more…) The post Waitrose Invests £20m To Cut Prices Across More Than 370 Products appeared […]
• Will your business be represented in the room? September 17, 2026
  On 24 September, suppliers from across the industry will gather in Manchester for the Co-op Trade Briefing 2026 from IGD. Hear directly from Co-op’s senior leadership team, gain insight into future priorities and growth opportunities, take part in a live (more…) The post Will your business be represented in the room? appeared first on KamCity.
• Morrisons To Add ‘Flashing’ Product-Finding Feature To Electronic Shelf Labels September 17, 2026
  Morrisons is developing a new feature for its electronic shelf labels (ESLs) that will allow shoppers to activate a flashing light to help locate products in its stores. According to a report by trade publication Retail Week, the supermarket plans (more…) The post Morrisons To Add ‘Flashing’ Product-Finding Feature To Electronic Shelf Labels appeared first […]
• Sainsbury’s Seeking Challenger Brands September 17, 2026
  Sainsbury’s has opened applications for the latest intake of its Future Brands programme, with the supermarket focusing on alcohol alternatives and convenient meal solutions. The retailer is running two category-specific recruitment campaigns for the first time, covering ‘Mindful Drinking’ and (more…) The post Sainsbury’s Seeking Challenger Brands appeared first on KamCity.
• Competition Watchdog Opens Investigation Into McCormick-Unilever Deal September 17, 2026
  McCormick’s proposed acquisition of Unilever’s food business is facing scrutiny from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which is examining the potential impact of the transaction. The regulator announced yesterday that it has opened a Phase 1 investigation into (more…) The post Competition Watchdog Opens Investigation Into McCormick-Unilever Deal appeared first on KamCity.
• Haleon Targets Growing GLP-1 Market With Side-Effect Products September 17, 2026
  Haleon is increasing its focus on US consumers using GLP-1 weight-loss medicines, with the British consumer healthcare group reporting higher sales of OTC products used to manage some of the treatments’ common side effects. Demand for GLP-1 medicines has risen (more…) The post Haleon Targets Growing GLP-1 Market With Side-Effect Products appeared first on KamCity.
• NBC Backs DRS Aims But Warns Of Cash-Flow And Credit Pressures For Wholesalers September 17, 2026
  National Buying Consortium (NBC) has welcomed the aims of the UK’s upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (CRS), which is intended to increase recycling, reduce litter and support a more circular economy, while warning that the financial impact on wholesale, cash & (more…) The post NBC Backs DRS Aims But Warns Of Cash-Flow And Credit Pressures For […]
• Revolution Beauty Returns To Profit As Turnaround Gathers Pace September 17, 2026
  Revolution Beauty expects to return to positive earnings in the first half of its financial year, with improved margins, cost reductions and stronger online sales supporting its turnaround. In a trading update, the cosmetics group said its adjusted EBITDA for (more…) The post Revolution Beauty Returns To Profit As Turnaround Gathers Pace appeared first on […]
• FMCG Giants Form Consortium To Develop Paper Alternatives To Flexible Plastic September 17, 2026
  Six of the world’s largest consumer goods companies have formed a consortium aimed at accelerating the development of paper-based alternatives to flexible plastic packaging. Colgate-Palmolive, Mars, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble and Unilever are founding members of the PaperFlex Consortium, (more…) The post FMCG Giants Form Consortium To Develop Paper Alternatives To Flexible Plastic appeared […]
• Owner Of McVitie’s Grows Revenue But Cost Pressures Hit Profits September 17, 2026
  pladis delivered a 1.2% increase in annual revenue last year, although earnings declined as the snacks group faced commodity inflation, currency volatility and wider economic pressures. Latest accounts show the owner of McVitie’s, Ülker and GODIVA generated revenue of £3.27bn (more…) The post Owner Of McVitie’s Grows Revenue But Cost Pressures Hit Profits appeared first […]