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HTA July 2026
HTA: June Garden Centre Sales Impacted by Extreme Weather

Garden centres faced challenging trading conditions in June due to record-breaking heat, unpredictable rainfall, and impending water restrictions. According to the latest Market Update from the...
20 July 2026

UK Store News

Lidl & Go
Lidl Expands Lidl & Go Trial to 37 Stores

Following positive customer feedback from the initial seven store trial, Lidl & Go is now expanding to 37 stores across Scotland, the South East and South of England. The tool allows...
10 July 2026

UK People News

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Regional Director Role for 19-year Keyline Veteran

The UK’s leading civils and drainage specialist, Keyline, has promoted Dave Ganley to Regional Director for the north.  Dave, who has developed his career at Keyline over 19 years, is...
13 July 2026

International News

AkzoNobel main office/headquarters
Nippon Paints Makes Offer for AkzoNobel's Decorative Paints Business

AkzoNobel notes the recent comments in the media and confirms it has received multiple conditional and non-binding proposals from Nippon Paint Holdings Co. (“Nippon Paint”) regarding...
13 July 2026

Digital Retail News

Klarna offices
Klarna: New Regulation Will Strengthen Consumer Trust in BNPL

87% of UK consumers say new protections - like section 75 and access to the FOS - will increase or maintain their trust in BNPL The majority (87%) of UK consumers say new Buy Now, Pay Later...
17 July 2026
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