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Industry news Morrisons eyes closure of up to 100 convenience stores Morrisons is planning to close 100 convenience stores over the coming months, putting hundreds of jobs at risk, citing rising costs linked to government policy. The supermarket said the affected… Grocery Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news Shop price inflation rises as Iran conflict drives up retailer costs Shop price inflation accelerated in May as disruption linked to the Iran conflict and higher energy costs pushed up pressure on retailers. Prices were 1.2 per cent higher in May… Grocery Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news Morrisons could supply rival grocers as turnaround pressure mounts Morrisons is reportedly in talks to sell food to rival supermarkets as itlooks to broaden its manufacturing business and reduce its debt pile. The Bradford-based supermarket is hoping to strike… Grocery Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news 30M investment: Wildlife habitats in most cherished landscapes set to be restored by UK Gov Precious wildlife habitats in England's most important places for nature are set to be restored through a new government fund, Nature Minister Mary Creagh announced. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 May 2026 Industry news John Lewis closes Blakelands distribution centre after 40 years John Lewis & Partners has closed its Blakelands national distribution centre in Milton Keynes as it ramps up automation investment at its Magna Park 3 facility. The site has been part of the retailer’s distribution network for more than 40 years, supporting its wider UK logistics operations across John Lewis department stores and Waitrose supermarkets.... Retail Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news Former BrewDog CEO offers free equity in new beer venture Brewdog co-founder and former CEO James Watt is to launch a new beer company, alongside a free equity scheme aimed at former BrewDog investors. Retail Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news Skims appoints Judy Genovese as senior director of retail EMEA Skims has appointed Judy Genovese as senior director of retail EMEA as the Kim Kardashian-founded shapewear brand continues its international store expansion. Genovese joins the business from StoreForce and has previously held roles at Ralph Lauren and Victoria’s Secret. Confirming the appointment on LinkedIn, she said: “Thrilled to share that I’m joining Skims as senior... Retail Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news TG Jones owner Modella Capital closes in on Flying Tiger takeover Modella Capital, which bought WHSmith’s high street arm last year and rebranded it as TG Jones, is closing in on a takeover of Flying Tiger Copenhagen, in a deal that would add around 900 stores to the private equity firm’s growing retail empire. The investment fund is understood to be close to reaching an agreement... Retail Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news Kingfisher keeps profit outlook despite soft market hitting B&Q sales Kingfisher has held its full-year profit guidance despite a dip in first-quarter underlying sales, as a soft home improvement market and a late start to spring weighed on demand at B&Q. The B&Q and Screwfix owner reported a 0.7 per cent fall in underlying like-for-like sales for the quarter to 30 April, against what it... Retail Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news Powerade launches global integrated campaign for FIFA World Cup Powerade has launched its new marketing campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026, titled “Power Your Fate”, which aims to encourage athletes to improve their performance through preparation and hydration.… Grocery Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news Quick question: what’s blue-green algae and how can it kill dogs? Recent weeks have seen a surge in reports of a toxic bacteria in blue spaces across Britain. Here’s what a leading animal doctor has to say about the risk to our pets. Blue-green algae blooms — or cyanobacteria — are capable of producing toxic chemicals which pose a serious hazard to the health of humans […] Environment Journal · 26 May 2026 Industry news UK doesn’t understand sustainable construction in energy terms Despite Britain’s reputation as a climate leader, the public has very little knowledge of how homes, workplaces and infrastructure can be built with a reduced footprint. The Saint Gobain 2026 Sustainable Construction Barometer was published last month. An annual study of insights from citizens, construction firms, students, decision- and policymakers, the fourth edition casts the British public… Environment Journal · 26 May 2026 Industry news There is a positive role for North Sea oil in clean energy Britain - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 26 May 2026 Industry news Welsh Government pledges faster NHS treatment as waiting lists fall again - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 26 May 2026 Industry news Whole Life Carbon Framework - UK Green Building Council UK Green Building Council · 26 May 2026 Industry news Wayne Hubbard steps down as ReLondon’s chief executive officer - ReLondon ReLondon · 26 May 2026 Industry news Breakthrough for high-quality recycling in construction - Renewi Renewi · 26 May 2026 Industry news The role of In-Store Fulfilment in the online grocery ecosystem - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 26 May 2026 Industry news Morrisons to close 100 convenience stores as it blames rising government cost Morrisons is planning to close 100 convenience stores over the coming months, putting hundreds of jobs at risk, citing rising costs linked to government policy. The supermarket said the affected Morrisons Daily stores had been loss-making for some time and were originally acquired as part of its £190m rescue deal for McColl’s in 2022. It... Retail Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news Next boss sounds alarm over youth jobs crisis as shop vacancies dry up Next chief executive Lord Wolfson has warned of a “dramatic fall” in entry-level job opportunities across the UK, as a result of rising employment costs and weaker hiring conditions. Wolfson told the BBC that Next typically received around 10 applicants for every shop vacancy two years ago, but that figure has now climbed to 19.... Retail Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news Retailers warn summer price rises could persist despite Iran ceasefire talks Retailers have warned that price pressures could continue to hit shoppers throughout the summer, even if ceasefire talks between the US and Iran prove successful. Disruption to global shipping, rising energy costs and higher raw material prices are pushing up costs for UK businesses, with the impact already beginning to filter through to shop prices.... Retail Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news Doughlicious secures retail listing in Asda The cookie dough brand Doughlicious has announced its first nationwide listing at Asda with three flavours of cookie dough and gelato bites. This marks a major retail milestone for the… Grocery Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news Tesco aims to ‘make cooking more accessible’ with new marketing drive Supermarket chain Tesco has unveiled its new campaign that aims to make cooking more accessible. The campaign won Channel 4’s Diversity in Advertising Award 2025/2026, an annual competition that awards £1 million worth of advertising space across Channel 4’s portfolio. This years theme was ‘Inclusive by Design’. Titled ‘Now We’re Cooking’, the marketing drive was... Retail Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news Nine in 10 rural retailers hit by crime as theft crisis spreads beyond high streets Nine in 10 retailers in rural locations have been victims of crime in the past year, new research has found. A survey by commercial insurer NFU Mutual found that 91 per cent of rural retailers had experienced crime over the past 12 months, putting them almost level with urban retailers, where 91 per cent also... Retail Gazette · 26 May 2026 Industry news First Quarter Trading Update to 30 April 2026 - Kingfisher plc Kingfisher plc media · 26 May 2026 Industry news Birla Carbon to assess asset base as it restructures business Birla Carbon is implementing organisational changes to align its business with market trends. The company will transition to a structure focused on three business units: Asia, Americas & EMEA, and Specialty Materials. Tyrepress · 26 May 2026 Industry news The tech sector is being held back by the delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan This post is by Craig Melson, associate director, climate, environment and sustainability at techUK. It is part of a series of blogs exploring why different businesses and sectors have been calling for the government to release its delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan Delay to the […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 26 May 2026 Industry news Wildlife habitat restoration fund creates opportunities for catchment and water sector partnerships The UK Government has announced a new £30 million Wildlife-Rich Habitat Fund aimed at restoring habitats across England’s protected landscapes, a move likely to generate wider implications for water companies, […] Water Magazine · 26 May 2026 Industry news Government urged to balance water resilience, nature recovery and farming in new uplands inquiry The UK Government is being urged to clarify how England’s upland landscapes can simultaneously support agricultural livelihoods, environmental objectives and long-term land management, following the launch of a new evidence […] Water Magazine · 26 May 2026 Industry news Southern Water responds to Thanet supply disruption Southern Water has issued an operational update after supply issues affected customers in parts of Thanet, with lower reservoir levels linked to problems at two of its water supply works. […] Water Magazine · 26 May 2026 Industry news Welsh Water issues precautionary boil notice following treatment process issue A precautionary boil water notice issued by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has highlighted the importance of operational resilience and customer communication during treatment process incidents, after a chemical treatment issue […] Water Magazine · 26 May 2026 Industry news Interplas 2026 | Fanuc to showcase Roboshot model The latest model in Fanuc’s all-electric, energy-saving range of injection moulding machines will take centre stage on stand U70 (Hall 9) at Interplas 2026. Packaging News (UK) · 26 May 2026 Industry news IN FULL FLOW: Why demonstration plants matter for UK water reuse With water reuse now a feasible alternative supply option, pilots and demonstration plants will be vital in proving performance and building public confidence, writes Barry Hopton, Xylem’s head of client […] Water Magazine · 26 May 2026 Industry news Repeat offender fined following slurry pollution incidents A Devon farming partnership and one of its partners have been ordered to pay £19,468 after admitting offences linked to slurry pollution, in a case that underlines ongoing regulatory scrutiny […] Water Magazine · 26 May 2026 Industry news The Evenlode blueprint for upstream water resilience Rob Gardner: Last month, I argued that water companies should invest in upstream resilience rather than simply manage downstream assets. This month, I want to show how that model works […] Water Magazine · 26 May 2026 Industry news Nature-based solutions: From nice-to-have to policy imperative Nature-based solutions have been part of the conversation for the water sector for some time, but often in terms of an optional enhancement or a “nice to have” alongside traditional […] Water Magazine · 26 May 2026 Industry news AMP8 success hinges on strengthening UK manufacturing capacity, not just skills The challenge of delivering AMP8 in terms of skills and contractor availability is well documented. What gets less airtime is the UK manufacturing capacity that will be required to produce […] Water Magazine · 26 May 2026 Industry news PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 22 May 2026 Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange. Packaging News (UK) · 26 May 2026 Industry news King’s Cross’s £8.6m heat network upgrade and Warner Music’s recycled vinyl project: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, King’s Cross’s £8.6m heat network upgrade, and much more. edie — packaging/waste tag feeds · 26 May 2026 Industry news Analysis: China’s new carbon metric leaves Germany-sized gap in its emissions A major change in the way that China measures its core climate goal has effectively... Carbon Brief · 25 May 2026