Fiona Briggs

1 week ago | retailtimes.co.uk | Fiona Briggs

With temperatures climbing, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is urging the public to take heat and water safety seriously – both at home and abroad. NHS figures reveal that 30 people in the UK died from excessive natural heat between 2013 and 2022, with 2022 marking a record year for heat-related deaths (8). Between 2013/14 and 2022/3, there were around 2,100 hospital admissions in the UK due to exposure to excessive natural heat.

1 week ago | retailtimes.co.uk | Fiona Briggs

A charming Midlands farm shop on the edge of Lutterworth has been revealed as the UK’s third top hidden gem dining destination. A new national ranking by motoring experts at Kia, has crowned The Manor Farm, Catthorpe, as the best rural restaurant with food worth travelling for. The list highlights restaurants off the beaten path that score highly on reviews, sustainability, electric vehicle accessibility, parking, and scenic appeal.

1 week ago | retailtimes.co.uk | Fiona Briggs

ELFBAR and LOST MARY, two of the UK’s most-used vaping brands for smoking cessation, are supporting retailers with a two-page guide to ease the nationwide transition from single-use to reusable vapes.

1 week ago | retailtimes.co.uk | Fiona Briggs

The world of retail moves faster than a bullet train and, if you don’t keep up with the latest trends, you’ll be left stranded at the station. There are various trends in 2025 that e-commerce business owners need to know about and ensure that they’re including in their own business models as well. It’s always wise to look at what the giants in the industry are doing and try to replicate them where possible. However, businesses should also explore areas in which there’s opportunity for innovation.

1 week ago | retailtimes.co.uk | Fiona Briggs

Schwartz is launching its brand-new All-Rounder Seasonings range, with four innovative blends – The Spicy One, The Zesty One, The Garlic One and The Smoky One. These blends provide the perfect shortcut to mouthwatering flavours and their versatility means they can be used no matter what’s on the menu. Whether you’re preparing pasta, salad, chips or grilled meats, these seasonings are designed to make it easy, quick and cost effective to achieve great tasting food without the hassle.