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Industry news Retailers handed $81bn tariff lifeline after Trump duties ruled illegal US businesses have received $81bn (£61bn) in tariff refunds after the Supreme Court struck down a large part of Donald Trump’s import tax regime. The US government has returned the money during the current fiscal year, which began in October 2025, according to newly released budget figures. That compares with just $5bn refunded over the... Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Suntory PepsiCo opens $300m manufacturing site in Tay Ninh, Vietnam Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage has inaugurated its ‘largest and most advanced’ manufacturing facility in Asia, located in Tay Ninh, Vietnam. FoodBev Media · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting to retire after 30 years Brown-Forman's president and chief executive officer Lawson Whiting will retire after nearly 30 years with the spirits company. FoodBev Media · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news CIBSE Updates TM59 to Tackle Home Overheating Risk CIBSE in collaboration with Arup and Loughborough University, has launched the updated CIBSE TM59 Overheating risk in dwellings: A design stage methodology, providing the industry with revised guidance for assessing and mitigating overheating risk in new homes and major residential refurbishments. Referenced within Part O of the Building Regulations, CIBSE TM59 is widely recognised as a key ind… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Nestlé combines Aero and Milkybar in new confectionery range Nestlé has brought together its Aero and Milkybar brands in a new confectionery range launching across the UK and Ireland. FoodBev Media · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Dulux owner rejects £6.5bn bid for decorative paints business Dulux owner AkzoNobel has rebuffed a €7.5bn (£6.5bn) approach from Nippon Paint for its decorative paints division, arguing the offer significantly undervalues the business. The company confirmed it had received several conditional and non-binding proposals from the Japanese paintmaker for the division, which includes consumer brands such as Dulux. However, AkzoNobel said its merger agreement... Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news It’s coming home… Iceland renames stores ‘England’ as retailer backs Three Lions Iceland has temporarily renamed three of its supermarkets "England" in support of the national team during the World Cup. Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Belzona SuperWrap II Beats 7-Tonne Monster Truck Belzona has showcased the strength restoration capabilities of its Belzona SuperWrap II composite repair system through a live load test involving a seven-tonne monster truck. As part of its countdown to its 75th anniversary in 2027, the Company reinforced a carbon steel pipe with the Belzona SuperWrap II composite wrap system before subjecting it to the weight of the Red Dragon Monster Truck a… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Resource & waste infrastructure ignored and undervalued, CIWM director says The resource and waste management sector is largely ignored and undervalued by government strategic planning, Dan Cooke says. Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda takes loyalty battle to the pumps with first fuel reward Asda has expanded its Rewards app into fuel for the first time, as it looks to give shoppers more reasons to consolidate their spending. Customers who spend £40 or more in a single in-store transaction before 31 July will receive a coupon offering 5p off every litre of fuel. The voucher will be added automatically... Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Glacier announces €45m investment to expand European ice cream production Glacier has announced a €45 million investment programme to expand its production capacity, automation and product development capabilities across Europe. FoodBev Media · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Puma poaches Nike veteran to lead its ‘commercial engine’ Puma has appointed ex-Nike executive Marcia Dos Santos to lead its newly created Core business unit as it pushes ahead with wider transformation. Dos Santos will join the retailer as vice president of business unit Core on 15 July and report directly to chief brand officer Maria Valdes. She brings more than 20 years of... Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Shein chairman steps aside as fast-fashion giant closes in on IPO Shein executive chairman Donald Tang is reportedly preparing to step down as the company moves closer to completing its long-awaited stock market listing. Tang, who has served as Shein’s public face for the past three years, is expected to become a senior adviser to the business, according to sources familiar with the plans. Founder and... Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Bio Flavour Technologist at Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Stellenanzeige Bio Flavour Technologist bei Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Associate Finance Manager at Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Morrisons eyes £600m property deal to bankroll Lidl fightback Morrisons is reportedly in talks over a £600m property-backed financing deal as it looks to strengthen its balance sheet and revive its challenge against Lidl. The supermarket is understood to have held discussions with several potential partners, including US property investor Realty Income, about raising money against a portfolio of its stores. Rather than a... Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news The Perfume Shop overhauls loyalty scheme in bid to keep six million shoppers hooked The Perfume Shop has relaunched its loyalty programme for six million members in hopes of driving repeat purchases and gathering deeper insights into how customers shop. The company has renamed the 14-year-old scheme ‘The Perfume Club‘, promising simpler rewards, member-only prices and greater access to exclusive products and events. Members will continue to earn points... Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news What positive change have you seen unfold over many years? Share the stories of change you’ve witnessed that took patience, persistence and time Positive News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news ERA calls on sector to take part in European Rental Week - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Primark opens first store in Sibiu at Shopping City - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Oferta de empleo para el puesto de Associate Customer Business Manager & Analytics en Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news DEFRA - July Joint Engagement Forum - Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Circular Economy - July 2026 Update - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news CEO Call Notes & Recording: Second Hand Fashion, with OC&C - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Offre d'emploi pour le poste Senior Modern Trade Executive chez Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news World Cup and heatwave drive jump in UK consumer spending UK consumer spending accelerated in June as the World Cup and record temperatures prompted shoppers to splash out on summer clothing, cooling products and online purchases. Consumer card spending rose 1.9 per cent year on year during the month, according to Barclays, more than double the 0.8 per cent growth recorded in May. However, spending... Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Oil prices hit one-month high, as Trump announces renewed Strait of Hormuz blockade Oil prices now 12 per cent higher than they were on Friday, as fears grow that ceasefire between the US and Iran has collapsed BusinessGreen · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news India targets 60% recycled content in rigid packaging - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Unilever bünyesinde Senior Modern Trade Executive pozisyonunun açıklaması - Unilever Global Unilever news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Typhoon Bavi unleashes intense floods and forces evacuation of more than 260,000 people in northeastern China Rainfall is expected to persist through Tuesday, with extreme downpours in some areas The Independent — Climate · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Acorn Bioenergy’s Cotswold Water Park AD plans face decision - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Customer Service Associate (Childcare) at IKEA - IKEA Jobs IKEA UK newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Early Careers Locations - Unilever Global Unilever news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news enfinium receives first waste at new West Midlands energy from waste facility enfinium receives first waste at new West Midlands energy from waste facility enfinium · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Matching bed linen for the whole family - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news 3M joins Cadillac F1 team as materials science partner - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Enviro raises €320k through shares issue under Alumni Capital financing agreement - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Rubber futures remain firm in ‘quiet trading’ - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Tire makers urge changes to EU Industrial Accelerator Act - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 14 Jul 2026