July 2026 – Page 2

Heatwaves trigger surprise spike in winter comfort foods at Waitrose

27 July 2026 Editor

As the UK faces unprecedented heatwaves, consumer spending reveals an unexpected shift in dining habits. Shoppers are showing clear signs of ‘feta fatigue,’ bypassing traditional summer salads in favour of cold-weather comfort foods – with […]

Families in the North £60 a week worse off than those in the South

27 July 2026 Editor

Figures from Asda’s latest Income Tracker show that families in northern regions continue to have less money left in their pockets after essential spending than those in south, despite average UK household budgets improving year […]

Fashion

Shein considers US price increases after plummeting to first-quarter loss

27 July 2026 Editor

Shein has crashed to a £74m quarterly loss after changes to US import rules drove up operating costs and hit sales in its biggest market. The fast-fashion giant fell into the red during the first […]

England player Noni Madueke fronts campaign for ASOS and adidas

27 July 2026 Editor

ASOS and adidas Originals have unveiled the campaign for their debut menswear collection. The range launches on ASOS on 29 July for ASOS.WORLD members, followed by a general release on 30 July. Arsenal FC footballer […]

Holland & Barrett deploys undercover detectives to tackle shoplifting

27 July 2026 Editor

Health and Wellness brand Holland & Barrett is deploying undercover operatives to high-risk stores to combat rising retail crime. Guided by crime-reporting software Auror, the health retailer targets locations most vulnerable to organized shoplifting. High-value […]

Waitrose to roll out new ‘neighbourhood’ stores as part of £1bn investment

26 July 2026 Editor

Waitrose is planning to roll out a new fleet of neighbourhood-sized stores as part of a £1bn investment plan spanning physical shops, online services, on-demand grocery, and travel retail partnerships. The supermarket said it is […]

Frasers eyes Michael Murray for Hugo Boss top job

26 July 2026 Editor

Frasers Group is reportedly seeking to install its chief executive, Michael Murray, at the helm of Hugo Boss in a bid to tighten its grip on the business. The Sports Direct owner is strongly considering […]

Interior of Amazon Hemel Hempstead warehouse

Amazon’s 30-minute delivery launches in Manchester

25 July 2026 Editor

Amazon has extended its ultra-fast delivery service to Manchester, following its initial launch in London last year. Amazon Now allows customers to choose from thousands of groceries and household essentials for delivery in roughly 30 […]

Britain’s diet has already exceeded healthy & sustainable threshold for the year, new analysis reveals

24 July 2026 Editor

Britain will reach its 2026 Planetary Health Diet Overshoot Day on Saturday 25th July – the point in the year when the country has already exceeded its annual recommended balance of foods for a healthy […]

Online Home Shop sales hit £100m in 2026 a record surge of 68%

24 July 2026 Editor

Online Home Shop (OHS) has posted gross sales of £100m for 2026, marking a second record-breaking year for the family-owned online homeware retailer. Sales jumped by 68% year-on-year in the 12 months to 31 January […]