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The ONS official statistical bulletin estimates UK retail sales volumes rose 1.1% in the three months to July 2026 compared with the previous three months, while July alone fell 0.5% after promotional demand shifted into June.
A UK plastic pallet supplier launched a lightweight euro-footprint pallet aimed at export loads where pallet weight eats into payload. The "lightest in the UK" claim and the weight figures are the company's own.
Rotom published guidance on matching pallets, boxes and crates to harvest-to-retail flows, where reusable carriers are pooled and repaired between seasons. Company guidance.
Department for Transport statistics report 1.56 billion tonnes lifted and 164 billion tonne-kilometres moved by GB-registered HGVs in the 12 months ending March 2026, alongside an HGV vacancy measure for the first quarter.
Sainsbury's own announcement says new ten-year agreements with two British growers will extend tomato, pepper and cucumber availability into winter, which the retailer presents as part of its wider British farming commitment.
Aldi's own press office says its GBP 500m distribution centre at Bardon, Leicestershire has begun operating, employing 1,000 people and able to handle nearly seven million pallets a year once fully running.
Aldi's own press office states the retailer will invest GBP 5bn through long-term agreements with UK suppliers across fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat and eggs, including a GBP 1.1bn commitment to British egg production.
Make UK’s fourth-quarter outlook reported positive output growth alongside weaker recruitment intentions.
SMMT reported a 14.5% fall in third-quarter HGV registrations while zero-emission truck uptake increased from a low base.
Make UK’s third-quarter survey reported stronger output and exports while highlighting persistent manufacturing vacancies.
Make UK’s second-quarter outlook reported manufacturers reassessing supply chains amid changing export-market conditions.
SMMT reported UK HGV registrations fell 12% in the first quarter, offering a demand indicator for freight capacity and vehicle renewal.
