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• Supermarket Layout Shift: Placing Fresh Produce at Entrances Boosts Sales by Over 2,500 Weekly Portions

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Research

  A longitudinal study led by City St George’s, University of London, reveals that positioning fruit and vegetable sections at supermarket entrances significantly increases healthy p...

• Study Reveals Placing Fresh Produce at Supermarket Entrances Significantly Boosts Vegetable Sales and Improves Dietary Quality

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Nutrition & Diet

  A clinical trial conducted by researchers at City St George’s and the University of Southampton found that positioning fruit and vegetable sections at store entrances led to an add...

• UK Consumer Confidence Slips in February as Weak Personal Finance Outlook Challenges Labour Economic Strategy

  Published: Feb 28, 2026

  Section: Europe

  A closely monitored survey by GfK indicates that British consumer confidence fell by three points to -19 in February, reversing recent modest gains. The decline is fueled by growin...

• Retail Crime Crisis Hits Record High as Shoplifting Losses Surpass £400 Million for British Shop Owners

  Published: Feb 25, 2026

  Section: Business

  UK retailers have reported a staggering £400 million loss due to shoplifting over the past year, marking a significant escalation in retail crime. This surge in theft is accompanie...