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Industry news Intermotor Group names Charlotte Wyld marketing manager Intermotor Group has appointed Charlotte Wyld as marketing manager as it looks to strengthen brand awareness and support growth across global markets. Wyld will lead marketing strategy for the business, with responsibility for developing the Intermotor Group brand, raising awareness of its capabilities and supporting customers through targeted commercial marketing activity. Tyrepress · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Kumho secures Škoda Scala OE fitment Kumho Tyre has secured a further original equipment fitment within the Volkswagen Group, with its Ecsta HS52 selected for the Škoda Scala compact hatchback. The South Korean tyre manufacturer will supply the comfort and performance-oriented summer tyre in 205/55R16 and 205/50R17 sizes. The approval adds to Kumho’s expanding OE business in Europe and strengthens its position with brands operatin… Tyrepress · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news How can you help wildlife during hot weather? Sophia Herod has some tips for helping animals that might visit your garden or neighbourhood. BBC News — Science & Environment · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Essex unveils plans to protect green spaces from fly - tipping UK press (GDELT archive) · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Tadley market site earmarked for training UK press (GDELT archive) · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Sailun and Bohnenkamp showcase truck racing partnership at Nürburgring Sailun Tyre Europe and distribution partner Bohnenkamp Group will use this weekend’s Int. Shell ADAC Truck-Grand-Prix at the Nürburgring to underline their joint activities in truck racing. Tyrepress · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news UK trade routes under pressure as port traffic patterns shift New analysis of UK port data has revealed how freight traffic has shifted across the country as businesses continue to deal with disruption to global shipping routes. The research, from shipping container supplier Cleveland Containers, looked at Department for Transport figures covering freight volumes and vessel arrivals over the past five years. It found that... Retail Gazette · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Product News - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Lacoste awarded damages as French court bans Shein from counterfeiting products Lacoste has secured an interim court order against Shein in France, as part of an ongoing trademark dispute over products sold on the fast fashion platform. The ban, which remains subject to a final ruling, is intended to “prevent infringement of Lacoste’s renowned trademarks resulting from the sale of clothing, jewellery and fashion accessories on... Retail Gazette · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news BREAKING NEWS | Lord Deben confirmed to speak at Sustainability & Impact Summit Packaging News has confirmed that the Rt Hon. Lord Deben will be speaking at the Sustainability & Impact Summit 2026 on 14 July. Packaging News (UK) · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Interview: COP31 president says electrification is ‘surest way to protect citizens’ Last month, COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum launched a target for 35% of the world’s final... Carbon Brief · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Interview: COP31 president says electrification is ‘surest way to protect citizens’ Last month, COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum launched a target for 35% of the world’s final energy to come from electricity… Carbon Brief · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news FSA new rules to speed up lab-grown food applications The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published new guidance to help businesses developing cell-cultivated foods and other novel products navigate the approval process in Great Britain. Produced with Food Standards Scotland, the guidance covers hygiene requirements, scientific evidence needed for market authorisation, advice on preparing applications and information on conducting taste trials. Th… Retail Gazette · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news EfW operator Veolia ES Birmingham sees profits fall by almost £8m - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Biomass firm fined after worker fatality - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Wiltshire landfill odour deemed more ‘annoyance’ than public health risk - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news eCommerce Packaging - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Functional barrier papers - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Who we are - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news What we do | Sustainable Packaging and Paper | Mondi - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news China clears Shein Hong Kong float Shein has finally secured Chinese regulatory approval for a long‑planned Hong Kong initial public offering, in a move that intensifies […] Ecotextile News · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Tyre News in Numbers – July 2026 Tyres & Accessories’ monthly News in Numbers column presents some of the most important statistics of the month, giving you a quick snapshot of major industry stories. Below, we look at the numbers that made the news in the July 2026 magazine. Click the embedded links to read more on each article. If you want to support our leading tyre industry news service, you can gain full access to Tyrepre… Tyrepress · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Heatwave and World Cup tournament set to boost retail sales The soaring temperatures and England’s quarter-final against Norway gave retailers a boost and a major sales opportunity, according to the latest research from Circana. Spending on beer and cider surged… Grocery Gazette · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Tyres & Accessories Magazine July 2026 available online now Tyres & Accessories July 2026 is available to read online and download for Tyrepress members. Featuring the latest analysis of Sustainability in the tyre sector and the start of our reporting from The Tire Cologne 2026, this issue also contains our annual ranking of the world's leading tyre manufacturers, major interviews with Yokohama and Blackcircles and Rolo Tyres founder Mike Welch, UK news… Tyrepress · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news DeBriefed 10 July 2026: Deadly Europe heat | EU electrification leak | COP31 president interview Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis. BBC News — Science & Environment · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Ofcom makes it legal requirement for Big Tech to prevent scam ads Regulatory body Ofcom has called upon Big Tech firms to tackle scam ads on their platforms. The proposal, published today (10 July) will apply to some of the UK’s most widely used sites and apps, including social media and search platforms. Ofcom’s new plans will mean Big Tech will be legally required to put “robust... Retail Gazette · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s and Comic Relief pledge £8m in donations to holiday food clubs Sainsbury’s and Comic Relief have announced that they are investing over £8 million of donations raised through their partnership into supporting the government’s holiday activities and food programme. The funding… Grocery Gazette · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Global Briefing: Leaked EU electrification plan promises 'radical shift' Leaked draft teases EU-wide electrification targets and incentives, Belgium and Tata Steel face legal action, and sports pitches help warm Dutch buildings BusinessGreen · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news CIWM appoints Iain Gulland to Board of Trustees The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has welcomed a new member to its Board of Trustees. Iain Gulland has joined the board following his departure from Zero Waste Scotland. He will serve on the board until the 2029 presidential inauguration. Dr Adam Read MBE has been re-appointed as a Trustee for a three-year term, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news EA exceeds waste crime action targets, 2025/26 annual report shows MRW EA exceeds waste crime action targets, 2025/26 annual report shows Regulator says majority of targets achieved in 2025/26, although overall efforts to reduce operational carbon emissions continued to be off-track EA exceeds waste crime action targets, 2025/26 annual report shows Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news The founders of EIA congratulate the Animal Welfare Institute on its 75th anniversary - eia-international.org Environmental Investigation Agency · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news INEOS Styrolution closes Illinois polystyrene production site The facility is expected to close in the fourth quarter of the year. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Aldi renames Nordpak butter to show support for England team Ahead of the England vs Norway game on Saturday, discount retailer Aldi has unveiled a “reactive work” to show its support to the England team. The German supermarket chain has given its Nordpak butter packaging a rebrand, dropping ‘Nord’ from the label and replacing it with ‘ENG’. It was devised in collaboration with its agency... Retail Gazette · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate As successive heatwaves hit Europe, air-conditioning (AC) has emerged as a new front in the... Carbon Brief · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate As successive heatwaves hit Europe, air-conditioning (AC) has emerged as a new front in the international “culture war” over climate… Carbon Brief · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Regulator agrees to extend waste wood storage exemptions MRW Regulator agrees to extend waste wood storage exemptions Relaxed rules for wood recyclers will continue into 2027 as trade association says unusually high volumes of materials persist on the market Regulator agrees to extend waste wood storage exemptions Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Global warming already causing crop losses of over $20 billion a year Climate change is already having a big impact on crop yields, and the subsequent financial losses will continue to rise as the world keeps warming New Scientist — Environment · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Partnership Director - letsrecycle . com UK press (GDELT archive) · 10 Jul 2026 Industry news Amey leaves waste sector : Surrey contract moves to new bidder UK press (GDELT archive) · 10 Jul 2026