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Irish Government Announces Budget, Retailers Welcome Energy Supports

Ireland's retailers have welcomed measures to combat spiralling energy costs, as outlined in the government's Budget 2023 announcement, however they warn t...

Croatian Retailers Race To Reduce Prices Ahead of 1 April Deadline

Croatian retailers are racing to reduce prices of food and non-food items after the government’s announcement of a reduction in VAT from 1 April.

Stockpiles Of Tomatoes? UK Retailers Bristle At Demands Of No-Deal Brexit

British demand for supermarkets to prepare for a potentially chaotic no-deal Brexit by stockpiling food is stoking anger in the industry, with bosses sayin...

Food Drink Ireland Welcomes Future Growth Loan Scheme

Food Drink Ireland, a group that represents the Irish food and drink sector, has welcomed the announcement of a €300 million future growth loan scheme...

UK Retailers Welcome Debate On Sale Of Energy Drinks To Children

The British Retail Consortium (BRC), which represents UK retailers, has welcomed the call for a public consultation on the sale of energy drinks to childre...

Italy Business, Consumer Morale Rise Following Formation Of New Government

Morale among Italian businesses and consumers rose in June, data showed on Wednesday, after months of political stalemate ended with the formation of an an...

Wet Wipe Ban Proposed As UK Moves To Wipe Out Plastic Waste

Wet wipes could see themselves wiped out of the British market as the UK government plans to eliminate single-use products, according to the BBC. The go...

UK Lawmakers Seek Answers From Regulator On Sainsbury's/Asda Probe

British lawmakers said on Thursday they were seeking information from Britain's competition regulator regarding concerns over Sainsbury's' proposed 7.3 bil...