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Industry news Give it up for the Plastic Revolution At Interplas 2026, BP&R spoke with Tristan Hessing, Founder, and Gill Barker, Marketing Manager at Future Makers UK, about the Plastic Revolution projects and their impact across the industry. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Asia drives cotton import rebound Asia’s rising cotton import demand, led by India and China, comes amid tighter production, evolving trade flows and new US […] Ecotextile News · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Lidl expands self-scanning trial to 37 more shops Lidl GB is expanding its Lidl & go self-scanning trial to 37 more stores across the UK, following “positive customer feedback” from its initial seven-store pilot. The phased rollout will… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Lidl expands self-scanning trial to 37 more shops Lidl GB is expanding its Lidl & go self-scanning trial to 37 more stores across the UK, following “positive customer feedback” from its initial seven-store pilot. Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Parfetts shifts to AI-powered digital platform Wholesaler Parfetts has shifted to digital and AI-driven product management across its entire business, becoming one of the first UK wholesalers to require suppliers to submit product information through a… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news OurCoop backs 36 new community co-ops as local ownership drive grows OurCoop has supported the development of 36 new member-owned businesses across the UK since 2022 through partnerships with Plunkett UK and Co-operative Futures. The society, which was formed in January… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Aldi trials earlier store closures as it looks to protect low prices Aldi is trialling earlier closing times at selected UK stores as the discounter looks for new ways to keep costs down and protect its low-price model. Some stores will close… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Nectar360 becomes first UK retail media network to secure IAB Europe certification Nectar360 has become the first UK retail media network to achieve IAB Europe’s Retail Media Certification, as the industry pushes for more consistent measurement standards across the fast-growing channel. The Sainsbury’s Group retail media, loyalty and insights business completed the certification following an independent audit by ABC. The milestone follows the certification of Dutch retailer... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Green’s On The Go opening pushes Greens Retail Group donations past £60,000 Green’s On The Go has marked the opening of its new Dunfermline convenience store with £2,000 in donations to local youth organisations. The Hospital Hill store, which officially opened on… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Bobcat unveils latest loaders at Hillhead 2026 - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Romesh Ranganathan-backed Coughlans Bakery shuts all stores after 89 years Coughlans Bakery has collapsed into voluntary liquidation, closing all of its stores with immediate effect after almost 90 years on the high street. The family-run bakery chain, which is part-owned… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Drinks producers claim Welsh DRS could raise prices by 50p Wales’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) could increase the price of glass-bottled drinks in Wales by 50p, Welsh drink producers claim. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news EU water networks enter a more practical phase of digitalisation - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news AI dominates UK’s smaller business equity market AI is reshaping the UK’s startup economy, attracting a record share of investment and driving larger equity deals against the backdrop of a slight decline in overall activity, according to the British Business Bank’s annual small business equity tracker. The tracker found that the equity market for smaller businesses is increasingly concentrated around higher value […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Baldock bows out of Currys with profit rise and £50m buyback Currys has posted an 18 per cent jump in annual profits as outgoing chief executive Alex Baldock prepares to leave the electricals retailer after eight years. The retailer reported adjusted profit before tax of £191m for the year to May 2, ahead of its previous guidance range of £180m to £190m. Group revenue rose six... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Ex Wessex Support Scheme Veolia UK · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Cost benefits of direct mercury analysis - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Coveris expands CPP film capabilities with German acquisition Coveris has announced the acquisition of GEFO Folienbetrieb, a well-established producer of cast polypropylene (CPP) films based in Gera, Germany. Packaging News (UK) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Met Police strikes retail crime action plan with major retailers The Met Police and some of the UK’s largest retailers have agreed a new action plan to tackle shoplifting, violence and organised retail crime across London. Senior leaders from the Met, the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime and around 20 retail organisations met at New Scotland Yard to agree stronger partnership working in the... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news B&Q tests greener store blueprint with Cheltenham sustainability flagship B&Q has unveiled a sustainability-focused flagship store in Cheltenham as it tests new ways to help shoppers make greener choices across home improvement and gardening. The company introduced new in-store displays, product zones and customer advice points across multiple departments, with learnings from the store expected to inform future rollouts across its estate. The Cheltenham... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Halifax to disappear from UK high streets after 173 years Halifax is set to disappear from UK high streets after 173 years as Lloyds Banking Group prepares to fold the historic banking brand into Lloyds. The banking giant confirmed the Halifax name will be phased out from branches, apps and customer accounts, with Lloyds becoming its lead brand in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Bank... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Altilium secures government funding for breakthrough battery anode recycling project with Nyobolt and Talga 2nd July, 2026 – Altilium, a UK-based clean technology company focused on sustainable recovery of critical battery materials, has been awarded funding through the UK government’s Battery Innovation Programme, delivered by Innovate UK and supported by the Department for Business and Trade, for a pioneering collaborative project with Nyobolt, a deep-tech pioneer of high performance [...] The post… Altilium news · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Decathlon and Chinese investor take stakes in Brompton Brompton has sold minority stakes to French sports retail giant Decathlon and Chinese venture capital firm BA Capital, as the British folding bike maker looks to expand its global reach. Decathlon Pulse, the retailer’s investment arm, has taken a 10 per cent stake in the London-based manufacturer, while Shanghai-based BA Capital has bought five per... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Waste fatality rate remains 10 times national average in 2025/26 The waste and recycling sector continues to record one of the highest workplace fatality rates in the UK, according to the latest data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Despite the overall fall in fatalities nationally, the waste and resources sector remains one of the most dangerous industries to work in. The provisional figures … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Mastercam 2027, Motion Quality, Automation, Efficiency CNC Software, LLC has released Mastercam 2027, the latest version of its CAD/CAM platform. This release is focused on improving motion quality, automation, and setup workflows to help manufacturers reduce programming time, improve part quality, and increase process reliability. Designed for real-world production environments, Mastercam 2027 delivers enhancements across deburring, multiaxis mach… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Romesh Ranganathan-backed Coughlans Bakery shuts all stores after 89 years Coughlans Bakery has collapsed into voluntary liquidation, closing all of its stores with immediate effect after almost 90 years on the high street. The family-run bakery chain, which is part-owned by comedian Romesh Ranganathan, operated more than 30 shops across south London, Surrey, Kent and West Sussex. Around 165 jobs are understood to be affected... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Epson extends EcoTank launch push Global EcoTank roll-out follows May’s Australian launch, with fresh photo model added. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news DCC Energy Announce Rogerio Lopes as GB MD Rogerio Lopes joins DCC Energy with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across the energy, industrial and consumer goods sectors. Having held senior leadership roles across Europe, the UK and Latin America, he brings a proven track record of driving sustainable growth, enhancing customer experience, delivering operational excellence and leading complex business transformat… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Up to 150 former WHSmith stores to shut in major TG Jones overhaul Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores are set to close as TG Jones begins a major restructuring of its estate, putting pressure on hundreds of jobs and leaving some town centres facing the loss of a long-standing retail anchor. The retailer, which was created after Modella Capital bought WHSmith’s high street business last... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news ‘Fleet’ of small modular nuclear reactors planned for UK Sites across the country form part of a new atomic energy network which could power 8 million homes. SGE, an established European Small Nuclear Reactor (SMR) development and investment platform, has laid out plans to build 14 GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 facilities across Britain. The application, submitted under the UK’s Advanced Nuclear Framework, details proposals […] Environment Journal · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Can provocative climate messaging on OnlyFans cut through social media’s noise? A climate narrator is using OnlyFans to reach new audiences in unlikely places. It turns out, people listen Positive News · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Rethinking nylon drying: ULTRA vacuum technology solves the caprolactam challenge In plastics processing, drying is often viewed as a routine step. However, when it comes to polyamides (PA), many grades of Nylon materials and regrinds, the process becomes significantly more complex. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news World Cup fever and festival season point to impending pollution spike From goal nets destroying wildlife, to discarded plastic packaging and dumped merchandise, the glut of warm weather events will be devastating for the environment. Summer is always a busy time of year for outdoor happenings. But 2026 is particularly hectic. The World Cup is now well underway and the public is getting involved. Amongst other […] Environment Journal · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Why LGR depends on the right leadership - Local Gov Jobs LocalGov · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news India recommends anti-dumping duties on 6PPD rubber additive imports - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Privacy Policy - Olio OLIO · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Defra found in breach of environmental law over bee-killing pesticide impacts on protected nature areas - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news LIDL GB ROLLS OUT LIDL & GO TO 37 NEW STORES - Lidl Lidl GB media centre · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Karen Betts speech from FDF Parliamentary Reception 2026 - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Ingredients group Solina snaps up butter business Epicurean - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 2 Jul 2026