Amazon workers in Coventry target Black Friday for further strike action
Over 1,000 Amazon warehouse workers are set to strike for four days next month, including Black Friday, in a dispute over pay. Employees at the […]
Christmas sales growth forecast to slow as prices soar
UK Christmas retail growth is predicted to increase by just 3.4%, compared to the 6.2% jump last year, GlobalData forecasts. The growth slowdown comes as […]
Wilko: Last remaining high street stores close this weekend
Wilko is closing the doors on its last remaining high street stores for the final time following its collapse. The embattled 93-year-old discount retailer has […]
Natura & Co sets final deadline for The Body Shop bids
The Body Shop owner has given interested parties until October 23 to submit their offers to buy the ethical beauty retailer. Retail Week reported that […]
Very Group suppliers have credit insurance pulled
Credit insurer Allianz Trade has pulled its cover for The Very Group’s suppliers following concerns about the retailer’s falling profits. Drapers reported that the decision […]
Aldi vs Lidl: Who will win the battle of the discounters?
With the cost-of-living crisis at the forefront of shoppers’ minds, it’s no surprise so shoppers have jumped ship from the traditional big four supermarkets to […]
Tesco buys more turkeys as it plans for bumper Christmas
Tesco has bought in more turkeys this Christmas on the back of rising customer sentiment ahead of the festive period. The grocery giant, which raised […]
Fenwick sets out renovation plans for Newcastle flagship
Fenwick has unveiled plans to upgrade the façade belonging to its Newcastle flagship, including creating a new central entrance. The renovation forms part of the […]
Sharon White stands down: What next for ‘battered and bruised’ John Lewis?
As Dame Sharon White prepares to leave John Lewis Partnership, she can’t exactly say ‘job well done’. It’s more like ‘job half done’, with no […]
Iceland boss resigns from Tories: ‘Conservatives are out of touch with business’
Iceland executive chairman Richard Walker has resigned from the Conservative party as he accused the party of drifting out of touch with business and the […]