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Industry news Seasalt axes US stores to focus on wholesale Cornish fashion retailer Seasalt has shut all four of its standalone shops in the US after two years. Retail Gazette · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Footasylum partners with streetwear favourite Trapstar Footasylum has formed a “strategic partnership” with British streetwear brand Trapstar to “support its next chapter of growth”. According to the sportswear retailer the collaboration will combine Trapstar’s heritage with Footasylum’s operational expertise, retail platform and marketing innovation. The partnership will see the retailer roll out the streetwear brand’s products in selected stores … Retail Gazette · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Oyster Tanks for Forth Marine Hatchery Just over a month ago, our concrete production team took on a unique project for Forth Marine Hatchery, manufacturing bespoke oyster tanks using our versatile Lev-Co Blocks system. It’s great to now see the project fully operational. This build was a fantastic example of how adaptable Lev-Co Blocks can be, showcasing their use beyond traditional […] Levenseat · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Ex-DeepMind researchers raise £14.9m for Airspeed Airspeed, the agent-native platform for go to market execution, has closed a $20m (£14.9m) Series A led by DN Capital, with participation from Vi Partners, Framework Venture Partners and Atlassian Ventures. Airspeed is an execution layer made for revenue teams, helping them turn customer conversations and commercial data into actions that move sales deals forward. […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Cercare Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Cone-Beam CT Perfusion Cercare Medical, a leader in advanced neuroimaging software, announced FDA 510(k) clearance (K253831) for its Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) Perfusion solution, enabling qualitative perfusion assessment directly from cone-beam CT data acquired during neurointerventional procedures. The clearance marks an important step forward in acute stroke imaging by bringing advanced perfusion analysis directly into t… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news New forced labour tariff threat looms US proposes sweeping new tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries over failures to ban goods made […] Ecotextile News · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Amazon Skills and Work Experience Amazon is investing in programmes that help people across the UK build skills, overcome barriers, and access meaningful employment. Amazon UK news · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Amazon commits $1bn to Career Choice employee training, and pledges more than 1,000 Supported Internships for young people with learning disabilities and autism across the UK At Delivering the Future, Amazon UK Country Manager John Boumphrey sets out how Amazon is investing in skills for the future – and the pathways for those who need them most. Amazon UK news · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news SEGULA Technologies Launch Nine Centers of Excellence In a context marked by a shortage of critical skills, accelerating innovation cycles and growing expectations around quality and standardisation of projects on a global scale, industrial players must be able to rapidly access immediately operational teams capable of intervening at scale. It is to address these challenges that SEGULA Technologies, a global engineering leader, is launching nine C… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news GR3N raises €15.5m for polyester recycling plant Swiss cleantech firm secures Series B funding to build Europe’s first industrial-scale microwave-based PET depolymerisation plant in Spain LUGANO — […] Ecotextile News · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news A.R.T. to Welcome Space East Members for Connect, Collaborate, Launch Event Advanced Rework Technology Ltd (A.R.T.), one of Europe’s longest-running IPC Certification Centres, has partnered with Space East, the East of England’s space cluster organisation, to host the Connect, Collaborate, Launch networking event on 2 July 2026. Focused on the theme ‘From Training to Production – Connecting the Steps within the Space Sector Industry’, the event will bring together orga… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Ofgem’s ED3 Rulebook Underlines Urgency for On-site Flexibility Ofgem’s ED3 rulebook for assessing investment plans and controlling costs for Britain’s regional and local electricity distribution grid into the 2030s reinforces a flexibility-first approach to managing rising demand, which engineered energy and temperature solutions specialist Aggreko says strengthens the case for temporary on-site power solutions alongside longer-term network upgrades. Publi… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Where Design Meets Accountability Packaging is no longer judged by appearance or efficiency, but by its measurable impact across systems, where design, regulation and commercial consequence now converge, says Sema Tezel Basbug, Head of Marketing at London Packaging Week. This is the defining shift. Packaging is increasingly understood as the outcome of interconnected decisions, including material, structure, logistics, storytel… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Environment Agency approves controversial London incinerator expansion A South London incinerator has been granted permission to process tens of thousands of extra tonnes of waste each year despite breaching its environmental permit 916 times between 2022 and 2024. Circular Online (CIWM) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news 70 Years of Toyota Forklift Trucks Toyota Material Handling UK is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its counterbalance forklift truck, marking seven decades of engineering excellence that have helped shape the global materials handling industry. Since the introduction of Toyota Material Handling’s first forklift truck, the LA model, in 1956, they have built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality equipment. Over the… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news UKAEA Unveils 2026-2030 Fusion Roadmap The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) Group has launched its 2026–2030 organisational Strategy for UKAEA’s national fusion laboratory, building directly on the UK Government’s Fusion Strategy launched last month and aligning with the Strategy of UKAEA Group’s subsidiary company, UK Fusion Energy Ltd. The Strategy sets out the national laboratory’s role to deliver foundational resea… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Gap supplier in Haiti pays sacked women Fourteen women illegally dismissed from a Haitian factory supplying Gap’s Old Navy brand have finally received nearly two years of […] Ecotextile News · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Aldi’s £16 gin beats premium rivals to be named ‘best in Britain’ Aldi’s £16.49 own-brand gin has been named the best classic gin in Britain at the World Drinks Awards 2026. The discounter’s Specially Selected Haysmith’s London Dry Gin picked up the… Grocery Gazette · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Wordsmith secures over £52m to bring legal work back in-house Edinburgh-headquartered Wordsmith AI has closed a $70m (£52.1m) Series B round. Built for in-house legal teams, Wordsmith captures, triages, resolves and records every legal request from a business so these teams can work at the speed of AI. Every request, whether it starts in email, Slack, Salesforce, Teams or an informal business question, lands in […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Lindt set to open new store at Milton Keynes Swiss chocolatier Lindt is expanding its UK real estate footprint with a new concept store at Milton Keynes. The 1,670 sq ft store will be located on Silbury Arcade and… Grocery Gazette · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Rémy Cointreau announces transformation plan to generate €100m Rémy Cointreau has launched a three-year transformation plan, RC Forward, which aims to generate approximately €100m of value creation compared to its most recent financial year. The strategy aims to… Grocery Gazette · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco spotlights Tesco Finest collection in new campaign Tesco has unveiled a new campaign showcasing the retailer’s commitment to sourcing high quality foods from around the world. Titled ‘Quality Around the Corner’, the marketing drive was directed by creative agency BBH London and directed by Tim Bullock through Rogue Films. The spot spotlights a variety of products from around the world including Tesco... Retail Gazette · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Minister says logistics industry is being heard ‘loud and clear’ by government Logistics UK has said the sector’s importance to the UK economy has been recognised by government, after aviation, maritime and decarbonisation minister Keir Mather MP praised the industry at its annual conference. Speaking at the business group’s event at London’s QE2 Conference Centre, Mather said that despite ongoing economic uncertainty, “logistics keeps delivering for the... Retail Gazette · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news MOOG Brings Problem Solving Engineering to Wheel End Bearings Category MOOG, the most preferred Steering and Suspension brand in Europe*, has a comprehensive range of premium-quality replacement Wheel End Bearings featuring the latest technologies as well as original equipment-style fitment for a wide range of today’s passenger vehicles. Each MOOG Wheel End Bearing is engineered with the same problem-solving mindset that defines MOOG product and is covered by the … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco puts Finest centre stage in new quality push Tesco has launched a new campaign spotlighting the sourcing, care and expertise behind its premium food ranges. The “Quality Around the Corner” campaign, created by BBH London, aims to reinforce… Grocery Gazette · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news New laser technique offers sharper view of a crucial air pollutant Scientists have unveiled a powerful new way to detect and measure formaldehyde in the atmosphere, a breakthrough that could improve air pollution monitoring and help researchers better understand the chemistry behind smog, ozone formation and wildfire emissions. Researchers at the Institute of Experimental Physics at Graz University of Technology in Austria and the Harvard-Smithsonian Center […] Air Quality News · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news innocent poaches former SodaStream CMO for top marketing role innocent drinks has appointed former SodaStream global chief marketing officer Sam Grant as its new director of marketing and innovation. Grant takes over from Kirsty Hunter, who has left the… Grocery Gazette · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Co-op rolls out summer range as it targets ‘pop to the shop’ BBQ and match day moments Co-op has unveiled its summer 2026 range, spanning small plates, barbecue products, desserts, ice cream, health drinks and match day deals. The convenience retailer said the range had been designed… Grocery Gazette · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Resilient Chemical Industry Looks Ahead with Optimism at Expoquimia Gala Dinner The Oval Hall of the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) hosted the Expoquimia 2026 gala dinner at the beginning of June, an event that brought together 700 attendees, including executives from chemical companies and other client sectors, as well as representatives from professional associations and public administration in Spain. The gathering highlighted the strength of the sector and it… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news M&S enjoys record heatwave sales as shoppers snap up ice cream, burgers and cocktails M&S Food recorded its biggest ever week for fruit, ice cream and grilled meat sales during the May heatwave, as shoppers stocked up on summer staples. The company said it… Grocery Gazette · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news How air pollution damages the brain’s memory bank Long-term exposure to fine air pollution could be eroding a crucial part of the brain responsible for storing facts, words and general knowledge, according to new research. The study found that people exposed to higher levels of PM2.5 performed worse on tests of semantic memory. This type of memory functions as the brain’s internal encyclopedia, […] Air Quality News · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news How the ‘legislative juggernaut’ in UK packaging is affecting co-packers The UK’s packaging supply chain is being tested by Extended Producer Responsibility; Emma Verkaik, CEO of the BCMPA, says that the legislation will impact a wide range of companies, including BCMPA members involved in contract packing and contract manufacturing. Packaging News (UK) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news ReLondon to lead pilot for rethinking flexible plastic collections from flats ReLondon has been chosen by Defra to lead a project on building more effective and efficient approaches to collect flexible plastics from flats. Packaging News (UK) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news HeatWatch visualises Indian supply chain stress HeatWatch dashboard turns ‘silent’ heat crisis on India’s textile factory floors into a business risk brands can no longer ignore […] Ecotextile News · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Spotlight: Textiles EPR in France The post Spotlight: Textiles EPR in France appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news How the pandemic made us forget about air quality When COVID-19 swept across the globe, something unexpected happened to public perceptions of air pollution: people became significantly less worried about it. A new study from Nanjing University has found that the pandemic dramatically reduced public concern about the health risks of polluted air, despite the glaring irony that air quality famously improved during lockdowns. […] Air Quality News · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news ACE GROUP LAUNCH THREE-POINT PLAN TO PUT NATURE AT THE HEART OF UK INFRASTRUCTURE - eic-uk.co.uk Environmental Industries Commission · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news The war on cow burps Headline-grabbing schemes aim to reduce levels of methane produced by agriculture – but are they missing the point? Cow burps are affecting the climate. It might sound daft, but it’s true. The issue is that the burps largely comprise methane (CH4), produced by microbes in the gut as they digest grass and other food. Large […] Air Quality News · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Continental completes sale of French service & distribution operations Continental has completed the sale of ContiTrade France to ASC Investment, a transaction it first announced in December 2025. The acquired business is now known as Xellent SAS and includes more than 130 company-owned BestDrive outlets, two retreading facilities and administrative functions supporting the tyre and vehicle maintenance business, totalling around 1,200 employees. All service outlet… Tyrepress · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Orkney Crab boosts vacuum packing capabilities ORKNEY Crab has upgraded its vacuum packing as part of a £408,000 project to boost production at its Stromness base. The company processes up to 2,000 tonnes of crab each year for major UK retailers and exports crab products and whelks across Europe and Asia. The development was backed by £132,675 in support from Highlands […] Packaging Scotland · 4 Jun 2026