Consumer releases

Alan Boswell Group analysed reviews of 2,232 UK campervan sites, finding Cosmos Camping in Carmarthenshire the best-rated overall.

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit completes a $30 million, 12-month renovation of 242 suites with a new contemporary Mexican design, debuting December 20.

SchengenSure launches a free online calculator to help individuals and families estimate Schengen travel insurance costs before buying a policy.

Velas Weddings launches Bridal Elixir, a private check-in experience pairing tequila flights with Mexican chocolate for wedding groups of eight or more.

Heytea opens its first UK heytea lab in London's Chinatown, debuting 12 new creations including three UK-exclusive tea, egg tart and ice cream items.

Pumpkin-shaped HALLOWEENA mandarins return for a fourth Halloween season with expanded European retail listings at Tesco, M&S and others, plus a new Trick & Treat pack.

Gondwana Ecotours unveils an 11-day Peru and Bolivia tour featuring Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, the Uyuni Salt Flat and optional Nazca Lines or Machu Picchu extensions.

Three-generation Christmas tree business offers free tree delivery across Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire for trees from 3ft to 30ft.

Noble World Records has launched Noble Kids, a new online platform for children, parents, schools and educators focused on activities, achievements and record-related opportunities.

Anima says Denmark is moving to ban fast-growing 'frankenchickens', while 90% of UK chicken meat, including at Pret A Manger, still comes from such breeds.

Household readiness company Bunkerise offers a free 72-hour checklist and workbook to Maltese homes following summer power cuts.

Paralympic champion Richard Whitehead MBE has been named brand ambassador for PadelPlex, a new padel venue opening in Nottingham later this year.

New research from FloridaRentals.com finds a week's Disney World Halloween accommodation can cost almost $5,000, more than comparable stays in Spain, Greece or Italy.

Dish.am has replaced an automated 16-place list of unusual Yerevan restaurants with a reviewed, editorially curated seven-place guide in English and Russian.

New Compare the Market research reveals UK regions most likely to leave properties unoccupied, with Isles of Scilly topping vacant dwellings rankings at 2.53%.

New Street Cover study finds shop staff, waiters and taxi drivers are the UK's most-thanked workers, despite below-average pay.

Usuals has launched in New York, a platform helping people discover local clubs and feel welcomed at first meetings.

Up Norway launches a 7-day women-only Arctic retreat hosted by Everest summiteer Randi Skaug, running March 8-14, 2027, limited to 12 guests.

Finnish family-owned skincare brand Saaren Taika launches in Europe, citing eight independent clinical studies on seven products for sensitive skin.

Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts launches new Heritage Workshops in January featuring culinary, mixology, and wellness experiences rooted in Mexican culture.

New UK website Jungle Till I D.I.E. launches as a searchable event radar for jungle, old-school rave and drum & bass nights.

Garnier e Íntima, junto a Plan International Ecuador, lanzan la campaña 'Eso sí da miedo' para visibilizar la pobreza menstrual que afecta a niñas en Ecuador.

Elec Training study using ONS data finds Kensington and Chelsea has the fewest electricians per 10,000 homes, with London boroughs dominating the UK's longest-wait rankings.

London brand SUQUEENA LONDON, founded by Su and Richard, launches its debut handbag collection featuring structured silhouettes and distinctive handles.

Independent publisher Owl and Jest has released a parody self-help book aimed at the UK Secret Santa and novelty gift market, priced at £9.99 and available now on Amazon UK.

Eden Mill has launched 'Brunch at The Lookout', a £35 Fife-produce brunch experience overlooking the Eden Estuary, starting 7th November.

Author Nerina Marlovell releases two new color-and-do books for kids aged 4-8, combining coloring, facts, and family activities.

Memorigin explains how Chinese sculptural art and global pop culture inform its tourbillon watch designs, including Star Wars and Spider-Man pieces.

Twilite, a Sussex-based wedding and party entertainment business, announces its relaunch after 15 years, citing 350+ five-star reviews.

Alan Boswell Group analysed reviews for 2,232 UK campervan sites, ranking Cosmos Camping in Carmarthenshire as the best-rated.

Radical Storage study ranks Paris as the world's top street food city, with rankings also covering ratings, budget-friendliness and plant-based options.

Radical Storage's new study ranks Paris as the world's best street food city, with Athens, Thessaloniki and Barcelona rounding out the top four.

Bethesda Gear Store, powered by DPI Merch, launches new Fallout T-60 Helmet and Power Fist replicas alongside restocks and discounts for Great War Week.

Velas Resorts announces its annual Black Friday promotion (Nov 17-Dec 3) with up to 30% savings and added perks across its seven Mexico properties.

Rixos Hotels Egypt reveals its New Year 2027 entertainment line-up of international artists, DJs and gala shows across Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Alamein and Alexandria.

Wellbeing platform Mirellis has launched a public 'Observatory' documenting observations, hypotheses and product records on sleep, focus and restoration.

Healthwise360 has launched a free online calculator and guidance explaining KwikPen dose maths, repeatedly directing patients to follow prescriber instructions.

Wye Knot, a Builth Wells gift shop, added 65 Welsh birthday-card designs and more Highland cow gifts after customer requests ahead of its first Christmas.

New Hellotickets research ranks London as Europe's second-best foodie city, ahead of Paris, with Lyon taking the top spot.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya unveils three bespoke wedding cake concepts designed by Chef Nahúm Velasco, blending haute cuisine, storytelling and dramatic visual design.

RIGHT OF WAY has launched an online shop selling car, motorcycle and pet-travel accessories including boot organisers, pet hammocks and motorcycle boot socks.

PR roundup of three Halloween events at Abu Dhabi and Dubai venues: Appaloosa Sports Bar, The Underground Pub, and Tipsy Tikka.

Lustria Candles launches Christmas Journey, a five-layer soy-wax candle with sequential festive fragrances, made in the UK.

Virtual College's Katherine Pavling shares food hygiene and allergen safety tips for children trick-or-treating this Halloween, following a recent FSA Salmonella recall.

VanHols, a new UK letting site for static caravans, lets owners list for free with no commission and keep all rental income.

A new study by Pangea Services ranks London as Europe's top luxury living/second-home destination, followed by Vienna, Geneva, Zurich and Paris.

Fond & Fold launches five AI-assisted personalized illustrated Christmas card designs turning customer photos into festive scenes, priced from $9.99.

New research reveals Dolly Parton as Britain's top Halloween costume for 2026, as Beavertown launches its 'Stick Your Neck Out' campaign.

Arka's new study analyzing Reddit discussions ranks unworn clothes, slow juicers and more as Americans' biggest regret purchases.

RH Seating launches a free digital QR seating chart tool for weddings and events, letting guests find tables via a single scannable code.

Heritance Hotels and Resorts Sri Lanka announces a culinary residency with food writer Meera Sodha at Heritance Kandalama and Heritance Ahungalla from 23 October to 5 November 2026.

No.1 Princes Street in Mayfair has opened a hidden downstairs speakeasy with NYC-inspired cocktails and late-night DJs beneath its bagel shop.

Celebration of Life reports rising interest in direct cremation plans from families and younger people seeking to pre-pay funeral costs amid cost-of-living pressures.

Wristler research finds Britons searched nearly 184,000 times in October for how to set a watch, more than twice as often as for ovens.

Diver-founded Blue Rides launches a liveaboard scuba booking platform offering transparent pricing, human support, and included DAN dive insurance on every booking.

London jeweller 100kGems highlights its made-to-order 22mm Raised Pear Cut Cuban Chain, featuring hand-set pear-cut stones on a Cuban link silhouette.

VeltHaven analysis finds seven of the UK's ten best-selling 2025 cars leave under 15cm clearance per side through the average 2.1m garage door.

Lincoln author Josh Graham is running a Halloween giveaway for a free paperback and delivery of his book The Haunted Mind.

Discover Alone's free nearby-place map now shows 1,087,615 entries across Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales.

A new report finds traditional family home sales have dropped in 40 of the UK's 50 largest cities since 2015, led by Liverpool and Leicester.

A new study by insurance provider Street Cover ranks the UK's top 10 budget cars for Uber and Bolt drivers by cost, fuel economy, and safety.

Australian online tile retailer Tilekind publishes a comparison checklist covering colour, finish, size and coverage for its Pietra Latte and Pietra Storm porcelain tiles.

Entrepreneur Shin Kawamoto launches KIZUNA QUEST, a Japanese-inspired family conversation card game meant to spark meaningful dialogue between loved ones.

Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara announces the fifth edition of its month-long culinary festival in November 2026, featuring Michelin-recognised chefs.

Scriveiner, Amazon's #1 selling British stationery brand, launches its first-ever Daily Collection pens from £29 and debut notebook at £20 on 20 October.

Up Norway launches an 8-day Norwegian Heritage Journey exploring Trondheim, the Golden Road, Lofoten Islands, and Oslo, starting at NOK 110,000 per person.

Post Office Travel Insurance research ranks Malaga, Athens and Seville as Europe's top weatherproof autumn city breaks based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine data.

Boom Battle Bar Cardiff is hosting three Beaujolais brunch sittings and an afterparty until 4am for Beaujolais Day 2026 on November 19.

Property Buyers Today study finds A-rated EPC lodgements in the Forest of Dean fell 59.7% between Q2 2025 and Q2 2026.

Diablo wine brand opens a themed 'Conclave Bar' at The Traitors: Live Experience in Covent Garden as part of an 18-month partnership.

Survival Guides UK launches an expanding free library of outdoor skills challenges covering navigation, campcraft, fire skills and more.

A new Click Intelligence study ranks 26 cities for digital nomads, finding Penang cheapest, Fukuoka safest, and Kuala Lumpur offering strong value with an official nomad visa.

OpenTaxCalculator has launched free browser-based tax and take-home pay calculators for the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

IrriNex Store has published a free guide showing how total-metres calculations can understate the number of irrigation pipe rolls needed for continuous runs.

UK diesel prices hit a record 199.52p a litre in October 2026 while searches for cheap fuel quadrupled year-on-year, British Fuel Prices reports.

UK-founded nutrition brand Amaris Mint is developing a Swedish-manufactured, protein-based daily nutrition platform for UK and European markets.

The Plaza at Uptown Dubai announces a free October lineup of community events including yoga, line dancing, and a fitness bootcamp.

With one month to go, the women's-only Women's Run Series Battersea offers 5K, 10K and Half Marathon races in a pace-inclusive event at Battersea Park.

Grand Velas Los Cabos launches two new Spa Atelier workshops, 'Sustainable Self-Care to Go' and 'The Spa Experience in Your Suitcase.'

Velas Resorts launches a new collection of sleep-focused wellness experiences across its Mexico properties, including biohacking treatments, sleep suites, and guided rituals.

Susana Balbo's La VidA restaurant earns its first MICHELIN Star while Osadía de Crear retains its Green Star and Recommendation in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit will host its fourth annual Mexology Fest Nov. 2-3, featuring tequila, mezcal and raicilla tastings, mixology workshops, and Day of the Dead-inspired programming.

The Ice Cream Alliance launches entries for the 2027 Golden Scoop Awards, inviting UK ice cream makers to compete for national recognition.

UK activewear brand BODY LONDON details its expanded retail footprint in nine cities and 50-country online delivery network.

Wet n Wild and HASK unveil new high-impact, low-effort makeup and haircare launches for the UAE market.

Spa Ceylon launches a discounted three-step 'Weekend Wellness Ritual' bundle for World Wellness Weekend, 18-20 September.

New study led by Seoul National University of Science and Technology finds watching YouTube sports content doesn't translate into more exercise among college students.

Roseland Furniture's interior expert Rosie Lynch explains the 'burrowcore' trend, with searches up 5000%+ this month, and how to bring it into your home.

New Tapi Carpets & Floors research finds 56% of UK homeowners regret a renovation mistake, with experts sharing tips on planning, measuring and flooring choices.

Coffee company Rarebird rebrands as NEUCAFF, launching paraxanthine-infused specialty coffee aimed at the performance market.

Industry experts warn up to 90% of UK vapes may be non-compliant ahead of October's government crackdown on vape sales to under-18s.

Velas Resorts properties across Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit, and Puerto Vallarta host culinary, cultural, and wellness events for Mexican Independence Day throughout September.

HushDay brings its private-sale concept to home and lifestyle for the first time, offering up to 90% off 23 premium brands at Area 57, Al Quoz, 18-20 September.

Guides to the most valuable Pokemon, sports, Magic and trading card game cards, with grading explained and market movements tracked.

A US title covering carrier plans, tariff changes and device prices, and what each of them does to a monthly bill.

A UK title on bills and energy, tax and benefits, prices, banking and savings, written to be acted on rather than only read.

Every fuel price in Britain from the open data scheme retailers are required to publish, with stale prices excluded and the whole dataset downloadable.