Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is reported to be in discussions about selling itself to private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal that would value the pharmacy giant at up to $10bn.

In terms of category growth, the data shows that Health & Beauty experienced an uplift in sales (+6.9%), likely helped by Black Friday discounts. However, beer, wines and spirits (BWS) continued to ...

In recent years, many vendors used cost increases to “right size” their margin or enforce a national CPI. Resulting in slower volume growth and lower margins for Amazon. Brands looking to fuel growth ...

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Surveys with more than 250 retailers across the UK, US, France, Germany, and Canada revealed gains through technological investment, including predictive and generative AI. AI-based connected retail ...

Online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay will have to pay their “fair share” of the costs of recycling electrical waste under new government proposals.

British American Tobacco (BAT) has lifted guidance for sales of its smokeless products as demand for the group’s vapes and nicotine care home continues to grow. The Rothmans and Lucky Strike owner ...

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The Sanpellegrino sparkling drinks range features six flavours, including Limonata (lemon), Aranciata (orange), Aranciata ...

Baking brand Betty Crocker has launched its latest line for the festive period: the Cookies For Santa Cookie Kit. Rolling out in Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Co-op and One Stop (RRP: £3.00 ), the kit aims ...

Meanwhile, the Kantar data shows that the cost of an average Christmas dinner this year for four people has risen to £32.57, ...

Mondelēz International, the owner of brands such as Cadbury and Oreo, is reported to have approached US chocolate maker Hershey about a potential buyout. According to Bloomberg, the approach is still ...