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One in four retail employees considering leaving the sector due to excessive stress

Compared to employees in other UK sectors, nearly double the number of retail workers are considering leaving their jobs because of excessive stress suffered...

Bank of England launch digital currency consultation

The potential introduction of an official version of bitcoin will have to wait for at least four years, the Bank of England has said. Officials...

Marks & Spencer raises profits outlook

Marks & Spencer has increased its annual profits outlook for the second time in less than three months after a sales rebound, but warned...

Primark will not raise prices despite surging costs, bosses promise

Primark will not increase its prices despite soaring costs, the boss of the fashion retailer’s parent firm Associated British Foods (ABF) has said. George Weston,...

Watches of Switzerland raises sales guidance after strong UK sales jump

Watches of Switzerland has lifted its sales and earnings guidance on the back of a strong post-pandemic recovery, sending shares surging in early trading. The...

Cake Box reports sales surge as it plans further store openings

Cream cake retailer Cake Box has reported a surge in sales after pandemic restrictions eased, as it also confirmed plans for a raft of...

Marks and Spencer worker hails optional pronoun badges as important for ‘allyship’

The introduction of optional pronoun name badges for Marks & Spencer employees has been praised. After a suggestion from an employee, M&S workers have...

Currys and Uber join forces with rapid delivery trial

Currys and Uber have announced a new trial which puts tech on the takeaway menu for Londoners, enabling them to order small tech items...

TK Maxx ‘walks this way’ into Christmas with joyful festive advert

TK Maxx has unveiled how it will help people to deliver Christmas to the ‘Maxx’ this year, starting with the launch of its all-singing,...

Very launches “Very best excuses” Christmas ad

As the festive season draws nearer, multi-category online retailer Very continues to build momentum around its Very Best Excuses campaign, with a new 60...