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• Grocery Market Forecasts: Challenging Outlook With No Meaningful Recovery Over Next Five Years June 26, 2026
  IGD’s 2031 grocery forecasts show the UK market is entering a prolonged period of structurally weak demand despite continued headline growth, as underlying consumption fails to recover. The market is expected to grow by more than £45bn by 2031, reaching (more…) The post Grocery Market Forecasts: Challenging Outlook With No Meaningful Recovery Over Next Five […]
• Co-op MD Stepping Down Alongside Two Senior Leaders June 26, 2026
  Matt Hood, Group Managing Director at Co-op, is reported to be leaving the business, along with Commercial Director for Fresh and Chilled, Nicole Tallant, and Tom Bradley, Commercial Director for Strategy and Supplier Relationships. A report by trade publication The (more…) The post Co-op MD Stepping Down Alongside Two Senior Leaders appeared first on KamCity.
• US Tariffs Contribute To Decline In UK Food And Drink Exports As Imports Rise June 26, 2026
  In a sign that British manufacturers are losing ground to global competitors, the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest Trade Snapshot report shows signs of a downturn in the UK’s food and drink exports In Q1 of 2026, food and (more…) The post US Tariffs Contribute To Decline In UK Food And Drink Exports As […]
• GLP-1 Medicines Set To Reshape Consumer Spending, With Pill-Based Treatments Likely To Over Double Uptake June 26, 2026
  GLP-1 is already significantly influencing how millions of people in Britain eat, drink, exercise and shop, according to new research from PwC Strategy&. The impact on bodies, baskets and businesses is becoming more apparent – and is poised to accelerate (more…) The post GLP-1 Medicines Set To Reshape Consumer Spending, With Pill-Based Treatments Likely To […]
• Wholesaler Rejoins Unitas June 26, 2026
  Foodservice specialist Giro Foods is to rejoin Unitas after a brief absence from the buying group. The Birmingham-based wholesaler stated the move was the “right strategic decision for our business”. Unitas noted that Giro Foods will again benefit from the (more…) The post Wholesaler Rejoins Unitas appeared first on KamCity.
• Boots Granted Royal Warrant June 26, 2026
  Boots has been granted a Royal Warrant by Her Majesty The Queen (Camilla), in recognition of its service as manufacturers and retailers of health & beauty products to the Royal Household. The Royal Warrant is a mark of recognition granted (more…) The post Boots Granted Royal Warrant appeared first on KamCity.
• Consumers Feeling ‘Slightly Less Pessimistic’ June 26, 2026
  Data released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggests consumer confidence edged up again in June, with people feeling slightly less pessimistic about both the economy and their personal finances. The BRC-Opinium analysis shows consumer expectations over the next three (more…) The post Consumers Feeling ‘Slightly Less Pessimistic’ appeared first on KamCity.
• Damm Making Strong Progress In The UK June 26, 2026
  At its AGM in Barcelona this week, Spanish brewer Damm reported that it ended 2025 with a revenue of €2.01bn, EBITDA of €320m, and a net profit of €155m, with international operations including the UK, accounting for 30% of business. (more…) The post Damm Making Strong Progress In The UK appeared first on KamCity.
• Lidl Offering Long-Term Unemployed Interview Opportunities June 26, 2026
  Lidl GB has announced a new recruitment initiative, aimed at tackling rising unemployment by ringfencing interviews for people who have been out of work for at least six months for roles across its operations. With 1.78 million people currently out (more…) The post Lidl Offering Long-Term Unemployed Interview Opportunities appeared first on KamCity.
• Asda Boosts Support For Armed Forces June 26, 2026
  Asda has reinforced its commitment to the Armed Forces community with a series of policy enhancements designed to better support staff who serve, have served, or contribute through cadet organisations. Announced ahead of Armed Forces Day (27th June), the retailer (more…) The post Asda Boosts Support For Armed Forces appeared first on KamCity.