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Patchworks increased customer base 70% in FY25 and hits 36% growth
Patchworks, the UK-based integration platform powering composable commerce for high-growth brands, has announced 36% year-on-year recurring revenue growth with continued international momentum. This comes at the same time as the appointment of Jonathan Rodgers as VP of Partnerships for North America.

Women’s Euros outpace Men’s in online retail sales as fans rally behind Lionesses, Visualsoft data reveals
New data from Visualsoft shows that the Women’s Euros 2025 drove stronger online retail growth than the Men’s tournament the previous year, with Sports & Outdoors, Fashion & Footwear, and Children’s sectors all seeing higher revenue, more orders, and increased average order value (AOV) during the fortnight leading up to the final.

Tenth consecutive year of growth delivers five-time awards success for Henderson Retail
Henderson Retail, the company which operates 114 SPAR and EUROSPAR stores across Northern Ireland, has delivered growth for its tenth consecutive year

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The 2025 Public Vote is now officially open for the renowned European Carton Excellence Award, Pro Carton Young Designers Award, and Pro Carton Student Video Award.
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The Clean Space appoints new Head of Operations to support further expansion

Foodservice businesses boost British produce sales

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CJ Lang & Son Ltd announces leadership update

Volumatic backs Enryo’s white paper as cash makes a comeback

Leading charity extends partnership with the Clean Space

Visualsoft reveals the Prime Day halo effect: top categories see average uplift of over 53%

M&S becomes first UK retailer to bring recyclable UV-tagged plastic packaging to shelf

Roadchef unveils first-ever Farm Shop at Sedgemoor Services

Visualsoft appoints Liam Quinn as Director of Innovation to drive growth for Shopify merchants

SPAR South West announces major investment in new Every Day Low Price campaign

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