Wood products company expands into Bradford Estates properties

Octopus urges customers to use energy between three hours on Saturday

Octopus urges customers to use energy between three hours on Saturday Octopus Energy is telling UK customers to use electricity between three specific hours on Saturday. The energy giant, which is rivalled by British Gas, EDF, EON and Ovo, has...

Improving customer feedback systems with the help of AI

When it comes to customer feedback the automotive industry has largely stayed traditional, relying on customer feedback surveys and responses. However, as AI applications grow, Volkswagen Group UK is turning to AI-powered text analytics to process...

Next expected to reveal sales momentum despite consumer pressure

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Fans 'excited to purchase' Meghan Markle's new As Ever product as 'save the date' released

Meghan Markle has released a new video to Instagram(Image: GETTY) Meghan Markle has turned to Instagram to hint at a fresh As Ever announcement. The clip, featuring Meghan in a woodland setting, simply instructs followers to "save the date" for...

HSBC considers overhaul of retail banking business in Egypt

HSBC has announced a strategic evaluation of its retail banking operations in Egypt, as part of its ongoing worldwide restructuring efforts, according to a Reuters report. The bank, which initiated a major overhaul last year, is looking to...

Unlocking Nigeria’s industrial potential through multichain retail, By Dipo Baruwa

Introduction Multichain stores have historically played a crucial role in shaping consumer behaviour, standardising products, and strengthening distribution networks. In Nigeria, the story has been no different. From the pioneering days of...

Steak ‘n Shake CEO dishes on war against Cracker Barrel and taking on woke: ‘Customers want authenticity’

Stars and stripes so towering they’re barely legal, Bitcoin burgers, and MAHA-approved fries — Steak ‘n Shakes’ red, white, and blue blitz is part of its mission to Make Americana Great Again. The patriotic push is also an extension of the...

Loyalty programmes in India: Are consumers cashing in on their rewards?

Loyalty programmes in India have grown far beyond simple points or cashback. Today, they function as sophisticated engagement ecosystems designed to influence consumer behavior, encourage repeat transactions, and build long-term brand value. Yet,...

GST Reforms, Festive Season Drive Consumer Sentiment Up By 1.4 Percentage Points: Report

India’s festive season and GST reforms lift consumer confidence, with Ipsos ranking India second globally in sentiment growth | Representational Image New Delhi, Oct 24: India's consumer sentiment saw an uptick of 1.4 percentage points in October...

"Our flexibility allows us to provide a truly customer-centric supply solution"

The global fresh-produce industry is continually seeking high-quality, differentiated vegetables that can fill supply gaps or bring something new to market. "At Qualipac, we are proud to introduce our long-term contract production and supply...

Essity Splitting Up Consumer Goods Business As Part Of Cost Saving Plan

Tesco customer's tip helps shopper find £66 of 'missing' Clubcard vouchers

Whilst the Tesco Clubcard might have been a staple for many shoppers since its introduction in 1995, one customer has suggested that some of us may not be fully utilising its benefits. According to the supermarket giant, there are 19 million...

Hoffmann adding to Fifth Ave. portfolio with retail acquisition

Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate, the real estate arm of Naples-based Hoffmann Family of Companies, is under contract to purchase the ground-floor retail space in the three-story building at 465 Fifth Ave. S. in downtown Naples. Photos by Tim Aten...

More Than 222,000 Disinfecting Products Recalled Nationwide 

Before getting your Covid or flu vaccine this fall—or any shot, for that matter—your healthcare provider will usually wipe the surrounding area on your skin with an alcohol prep pad. This small but important step helps kill germs, reducing the...

Two men charged with using stolen customer accounts

Two men are facing theft charges with stealing nearly $100,000 from Lowe’s Home Improvement stores, including the Wilkes-Barre location, through a customer account takeover scheme, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced in a news...

Absa Bank Uganda buys retail, wealth business from rival

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 – Absa Bank Uganda has signed an agreement to acquire Standard Chartered Bank Uganda’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio, expanding its footprint in the country’s financial sector. The deal will see all...

“It's all about positioning and consumer convenience"

In early September, Fresh2You was in the midst of the Dutch green bean season. According to commercial manager Willem Vogelaar, supply and demand were in balance and sales were good. That is because the company deliberately cultivates 'to plan'...

Appalachian Power customers in Virginia to see 24 percent decrease to electric bills

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Appalachian Power has announced a significant reduction in electricity costs for Virginia customers, with residential rates set to drop by 24 percent starting November 1. The company attributes the decrease to lower energy...

The 5 Best Lip Products Money Can Buy, According To A Vogue Editor

If there’s one product category that’s had an update for 2025, it’s lips. No longer just about the simple saturation of a traditional lipstick, modern formulas feature as much innovation as you’d expect to see in your base or your blusher. I first...