Asda confirms convenience store rollout as two more executives quit
Asda has confirmed plans to expand its convenience stores into petrol stations, with 28 launching this year and a further 200 next year.
The details...
Nearly 50 shops closed per day in first half of year, research shows
Almost 50 chain stores per day closed down on British high streets, retail parks and shopping centres in the first half of the year,...
Watchdog says findings back decision to block JD Sports’ Footasylum takeover
The UK competition regulator has said it still has concerns that JD Sports’ proposed takeover of rival Footasylum could “lead to a worse deal...
Amazon to hire 1,250 new UK staff
Amazon is planning to create another 1,250 jobs across the UK as part of a major expansion.
The business will hire new staff for its...
Britons splash out over bank holiday weekend as card use hits 21-month high
Britons used their payment cards more last weekend than at any point since Christmas 2019, before the pandemic struck, according to new data.
Barclaycard, which...
Travel recovery lifts WH Smith sales ahead of targets
WH Smith said its sales for the past year are expected to be “slightly ahead” of expectations as its travel business continued its recovery...
Pet shop Jollyes plans 20 new sites after locked down Britons buy animals
Pet food seller Jollyes said it will create around 150 new jobs as it opens 20 new shops to deal with increased demand from...
Apple eases rules allowing app makers to email users about payment alternatives
Users of iOS who pay for services in-app could soon receive email offers about buying outside Apple’s marketplace, allowing developers to bypass the technology...
Driver shortage could push food prices higher, warn hauliers and supermarkets
Supermarkets and hauliers have warned that shoppers could face long-term higher prices for food as result of systemic changes to the supply chain.
Bosses at...
Contactless payment limit to jump to £100 in October
The limit on contactless payments is set to rise for the second time in less than two years from October as the Government tries...