Yasmeen Louis

1 week ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Yasmeen Louis

The UK government has introduced a temporary ban on the import of EU meat and cheese products, as it attempts to crack down on the spread of foot and mouth disease. Brits bringing the prohibited products into the country, from travels on the continent, could face up to a £5000 fine, whether the products are packed or duty-free. The list of restricted products include pork, beef, lamb, mutton, goat, venison, and dairy products like milk, butter, cheese and yoghurt.

1 week ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Yasmeen Louis

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has revealed it is to open a fleet of new foodhalls across London as part of a £90m investment. The high street retailer has announced it will launch six new food halls in Clapham, Covent Garden, Fulham Broadway, Putney, New Malden and Leytonstone, while a further eleven stores are being renewed across London, including a full refresh of the Pantheon on Oxford Street.

1 week ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Yasmeen Louis

Asda’s two key tech executives have departed the business, as the supermarket giant prepares to wrap up its £1bn IT overhaul. The grocery giant confirmed chief information officer (CIO) Carl Dawson and VP of digital and technology Rob Barnes are to exit, as its ‘Project Future’ initiative draws to a close. Dawson first joined the retailer in 2021 from M&S, where he served a seven-year stint as CIO. Previously, he held the role of chief information officer at Thomas Cook, Shop Direct and Tesco.

1 week ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Yasmeen Louis

Pernod Ricard posted a dip in sales in its third quarter, as it blamed phasing technicalities in both India and China. The alcohol giant reported that for the twelve-week period ending 31 March 2025, group net sales fell 3%, despite volumes inching up by 1%. In Europe, this loss widened to a decrease of 7%, with the softer performance attributed to later Easter timings and ongoing challenging macroeconomic conditions.

1 week ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Yasmeen Louis

TikTok has launched its first SME council for TikTok-focused small businesses, as the social media platform boosts its ecommerce division. The new council consists of 20 small businesses, using the social media app to grow their brand, through features such as Live shopping and shoppable ads.