From August 4, shoppers on Amazon will be able to leave star ratings on products without writing a comment. Amazon makes change to popular service that shoppers say is ‘absolutely terrible’ Amazon is making a big change to a popular service in days but it’s bad news for customers. From …
Read More »The Print Show announces raft of new signings
The Print Show, a UK exhibition entirely dedicated to the UK print market, has announced a plethora of new signings in quick succession, with remaining spaces at the trade show quickly dwindling. The Print Show returns from September 23rd to 25th at Hall 3 of the NEC in Birmingham, after …
Read More »What ‘shocking’ chapters of real royal history influenced Game of Thrones’ Red Wedding and Cersei Lannister’s walk of shame?
From the War of the Roses to Hadrian’s Wall, author George RR Martin drew extensive inspiration from real British history to construct his fantasy series A Game of Thrones. On this week’s episode of the Queens, Kings and Dastardly Things podcast, hosts Kate Williams and Robert Hardman explore how two …
Read More »AI-powered enhancements to help retailers slash food waste and boost sustainability and profitability
AI-powered analyst Retail Insight has today (31 July) announced significant enhancements to its WasteInsight platform with several powerful new capabilities. The three new features build on the company’s existing expiration date management solutions, prompted markdowns and dynamic markdowns, further expanding the impact on food waste reduction and inventory optimisation, it …
Read More »Transformed St Helena veteran vessel will be visiting Falklands in 2026/2027 — MercoPress
Transformed St Helena veteran vessel will be visiting Falklands in 2026/2027 Thursday, July 31st 2025 – 21:26 UTC RMS St Helena when she was in full operations transporting passengers and cargo between the island in mid-Atlantic and South Africa. Falkland Islands residents, originally from the island of St. Helena, …
Read More »Brits ‘would be in a better place’ if they went to the pub more, Cabinet member says
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said pubs are ‘vitally important’ for communities, and told The Mirror that Britons ‘would be in a better place’ if they went more 15:18, 31 Jul 2025Updated 15:19, 31 Jul 2025 Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said going to the pub more would put people ‘in a …
Read More »The ACS has welcomed the publication of the Government’s Small Business Plan
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has today (31 July) welcomed the publication of the Government’s new Small Business Plan. The plan aims to “tackle late payments, increase access to finance and accelerate small business growth potential.” It has an ambition to support growth by levelling the playing field for …
Read More »Major UK retailer worn by Princess Kate sold to Next in shake-up
The retailer was famously worn by Kate Middleton and was at risk of going bust before the deal Kate Middleton sporting a Seraphine maternity dress(Image: Birmingham Mail) Maternity fashion brand Seraphine has been saved by Next after it bought the brand for a staggering £600,000. The retailer made headlines for …
Read More »Royal Mail’s Collect+ rollout brings boost for PayPoint retailers
Highlights Royal Mail services are now live in around 8,000 sites across the Collect+ network Retailer partners urged to get prepared for further growth in volumes, footfall and commission over the coming months PayPoint has announced that it is expecting a further ramp up in parcels volumes …
Read More »Morrisons launches new photo printing service
Morrisons has launched a new photo printing service with a German partner, offering both online and instore personalised print options for customers. Poster and photo printing services are available as well as creating personalised photo books, magnets, coasters, mugs, phone cases, tote bags, key chains, bottle openers and calendars. Kiosks …
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