Consumer confidence rebounds to pre-lockdown levels – survey
Consumer confidence has bounced back to its pre-pandemic level as the easing of restrictions boosted the financial mood of the nation, a long-running survey...
Retail sales soar as shoppers welcomed back to stores
Retailers enjoyed a surge in spending as shoppers flocked to high streets following the easing of restrictions that saw non-essential stores reopening after the...
Games Workshop hands £12m to staff after bumper year
Around 2,500 staff at retailer Games Workshop have landed share bonuses worth £12 million thanks to soaring profits as demand surged among locked-down hobbyists.
The...
B&Q owner upgrades profit outlook as it rides DIY boom
B&Q owner Kingfisher has hiked its half-year profit outlook after seeing sales soar as the DIY boom shows no sign of slowing.
The group’s B&Q...
Boohoo to link executive bonuses with supply chain improvements
Boohoo has said it will link multimillion-pound bonuses for its directors with improvements in its supply chain following allegations of poor working conditions and...
European countries account for seven of the 15 most cashless economies
The world's most cashless economies have been revealed in a new report by the credit card experts at money.co.uk.
Using a weighted ranking system, the...
Dunelm hikes profit outlook again amid home renovations boom
Homewares retailer Dunelm has said full-year profits will smash expectations after seeing sales soar as Britons do up their homes.
Shares in the group raced...
Sir Dave Lewis leaves Tesco with £1.6m pay packet
Former Tesco boss Sir Dave Lewis walked away from the supermarket giant with a £1.6 million pay packet last year, the group’s annual report...
Final Debenhams stores shut as chain’s 243-year history ends
Debenhams has shut its doors for the final time in its 243-year history.
The historic department store chain has closed its remaining 28 stores across...
Amanda Wakeley fashion label hires administrators
Designer Amanda Wakeley’s eponymous fashion label has fallen into administration after failing to secure a rescue sale.
The label, which was a favourite of Kate...
