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National Retail Workers’ Day tomorrow to highlight the value of retail workers
Talking Retail
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July 4, 2025
USDAW activists across the country are holding regional events in stores and shopping centres asking the public to show their support for shop workers and share the message that retail workers are at the heart of communities. Paddy Lillis, USDAW’s...
Westons unveils new look for Stowford Press
Talking Retail
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July 4, 2025
With the continued growth of premium and crafted ciders, the refresh offers retailers the opportunity to tap into younger drinkers who are more likely to trade up for a better drinking experience. “At Westons Cider, we don’t make cider the easy...
Best Buy, Lowe’s chief marketing officers explain why they launched new influencer programs
Digiday
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July 4, 2025
In 2025, influencer marketing is nothing new. Nevertheless, some major big-box retailers just launched creator programs in response to the evolution of how people interact with social content and creators. Best Buy in April launched the Best Buy...
McDonald's New Menu Includes This Spicy Edition - Price And Is It Coming To Your Branch Soon?
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 4, 2025
McDonald's UK has expanded its summer 2025 menu with the return of a popular spicy item. A limited-time burger featuring Frank's RedHot sauce is now available at select branches. Here is an overview of the new release, including pricing,...
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Drinking Sugar Could Be Worse For Your Health Than Eating It, New Study Suggests
Health
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New research linked sugary drinks to a higher type 2 diabetes risk—but not sugary foods. Liquid sugar hits your bloodstream quickly and may overwhelm your liver, fueling insulin resistance. Experts recommend cutting out sweet drinks altogether,...
Canada Legal Cannabis Market Report 2025 Expansion Of Cannabis 2.0 And 3.0 Products Reshaping Consumer Preferences And Driving Growth - Competition, Forecast & Opportunities To 2030
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Market opportunities in Canada's legal cannabis sector include increasing demand for recreational cannabis, the growth of medical cannabis usage, and the introduction of innovative Cannabis 2.0 and 3.0 products...
KIOXIA AiSAQ™ Software Advances AI RAG with New Version of Vector Search Library
Antara
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July 4, 2025
New Open-Source Software Enables Flexible Balancing of Capacity and Performance Based on User Needs and Environment Tokyo--(ANTARA/Business Wire)-- In an ongoing effort to improve the usability of AI vector database searches within...
EY names Kate Jarman as new Leeds office managing partner
International Accounting Bulletin
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July 4, 2025
Accounting firm EY has appointed Kate Jarman as the new Leeds office managing partner. Bringing more than two decades of experience to the role, she will lead a team of approximately 500, aiming to enhance the firm’s client services across the...
Yiwu Digital Trade: Twin Engines Fuel New Momentum In Global Business
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) YIWU, China, July 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid the accelerating transformation of the global trade landscape, Yiwu continues to lead the trend in global small commodity trade with its distinctive commercial vitality and...
New Coca-Cola in Japan claims to promote weight loss-- Here's how it is different
The Times of India
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In Japan, where the population is steadily aging, the market is shifting in ways that reflect the needs of an older demographic. Consumer habits are no longer driven purely by taste or trend, but by long-term wellness and health considerations.One...
South Africa: Digital platforms are redefining the next frontier of retail
Zawya
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The retail landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. The traditional shopping experience — characterised by strolls down store aisles and the tactile engagement with products — is being augmented by sophisticated algorithms and digital...
Massive energy firm giving half-price electricity to customers tomorrow afternoon
The Sun
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July 3, 2025
BRITAIN'S second biggest energy firm is giving away half-price electricity to customers tomorrow afternoon. British Gas customers can get two hours of half price electricity through its Green Flex event. 1 British Gas is giving away half price...
How China’s New Auto Giants Raced Ahead of The World
Asia Financial
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July 4, 2025
Carmakers in China have rewritten the rules of manufacturing, which has helped them seize control of their domestic market and make major inroads in countries around the world. One of the reasons for their rapid rise on the global car scene is the...
Mukesh Ambani's big move, Reliance to transfer all consumer business from…, following path of Tata, Birla, Raymond, Vedanta and…
India.com
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July 4, 2025
Home Business Mukesh Ambani’s big move, Reliance to transfer all consumer business from…, following path of Tata, Birla, Raymond, Vedanta and… Reliance said its consumer business revenue touched Rs 11,500 crore in FY25, becoming the company's...
India’s Reliance Industries to ‘form new consumer brands subsidiary’
Just Drinks
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July 4, 2025
India’s Reliance Industries is reportedly planning to set up a new subsidiary to house all of its consumer-facing brands, including those in food and drinks. The new division will be named New Reliance Consumer Products, according to India’s...
Joint support ingredient OptiMSM from Balchem receives Food with Functional Claims recognition from the Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency
Nutritional Outlook
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In a July 1, 2025, press release, global specialty ingredient manufacturer Balchem announced that OptiMSM, its branded methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), has been recognized as a Food with Functional Claims (FFC) by the Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency....
France Slaps Shein with $47M Fine Over Deceptive Business Practices: What This Means for Retail
Retail News Asia
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July 4, 2025
In a notable crackdown on misleading retail practices, France’s antitrust authority has levied a hefty fine of 40 million euros (approximately $47.17 million) against fast-fashion giant Shein. The company, founded in China, has been scrutinized...
Discover the Charm of New Fork City: A Hidden Gem for Travelers
Small Business Trends
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July 4, 2025
Imagine a place where culinary dreams come to life, where every corner brims with unique flavors and innovative dishes. Welcome to New Fork City, a vibrant culinary destination that’s capturing the hearts of food lovers everywhere. This bustling...
Elon Musk confirms xAI is buying an overseas power plant and shipping the whole thing to the U.S. to power its new data center — 1 million AI GPUs and up to 2 Gigawatts of power under one roof, equivalent to powering 1.9 million homes
Tom's Hardware
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July 4, 2025
Elon Musk's next xAI data centers are expected to house millions of AI chips and consume so much power that Elon Musk has reportedly bought a power plant overseas and intends to ship it to the U.S., according to Dylan Patel from SemiAnalysis, who...
Edgewell Faces Legal Action Over Alleged ‘greenwashing’ Of Sunscreen Products
Retail News Asia
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July 4, 2025
Edgewell Personal Care Australia, the firm behind the well-known Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic sunscreens, is embroiled in a legal dispute with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The ACCC claims that the company misled...