Regulations
Court ruling secures judgment for UK Bakers against Scottish bakery Taza Bake Ltd over misuse of bread baskets
Edinburgh ruling reinforces zero-tolerance stance on unlawful use of shared bakery equipment London, UK – January 14 2026 – Bakers Basco, representing UK Bakers including Allied, Hovis and Warburtons, has secured a court decree...
Walmart Sharpens Its Value Message as Consumers Tighten Belts
Walmart has entered the festive season with a clear message: value first. As households face tighter budgets, the retailer is doubling down on essentials, promoting bulk savings and affordable meal deals. The company’s digital...
The Rise of Protectionism: Is Globalisation at Risk?
For decades, globalisation has been a driving force in the world economy, fostering international trade, enhancing cooperation, and enabling businesses to expand across borders. Goods produced in one country could easily find their way...
Trump’s Trade War and Import Tariffs: A Costly Blow to U.S. Shoppers
The United States, often perceived as the most self-sufficient nation globally, still relies on imports for nearly 50% of its consumption. However, recent trade tensions and escalating tariffs under the Trump administration could reshape...
UK Supermarkets Criticised for Ignoring Human Rights in Supply Chains
The chairwoman of the International Development Select Committee has sharply criticised UK supermarkets for their role in perpetuating forced labour practices within supply chains, particularly those linked to the Uighur minority in China. Speaking...
Walmart Advances Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts with New Initiatives
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, continues to reinforce its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with updated strategies across its operations. From workplace practices to community outreach, Walmart is driving efforts that promote...
Spanish Court Rules in Favour of Worker Fired for Eating a Single Croquette
In a recent ruling, the Superior Court of Castilla-La Mancha sided with a former employee of the Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona, who was dismissed in July 2023 for eating a single croquette destined for...
Oil and chemical giants behind ‘end plastic waste’ initiative produced 1,000 times more plastic than it cleaned up
Five petrochemical giants behind the Alliance to End Plastic Waste have produced 1,000 times more plastic than the initiative’s scheme has removed from the environment in the five years since its launch, aninvestigation by...
Illegal Meat Imports Threaten UK Agriculture as Organised Crime Rises
The UK government is under mounting pressure to tackle the issue of illegal meat smuggling as concerns grow about the potential for an agricultural crisis on the scale of the 2001 foot-and-mouth outbreak. BBC...
Colorado Judge to Rule on Kroger-Albertsons Merger Following Antitrust Allegations
Reported by James Barnett, International Supermarket News (ISN), from Denver A critical antitrust case surrounding the proposed merger between grocery heavyweights Kroger and Albertsons concluded this week in Denver, leaving a judge to determine...