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Covid-19 doubles the number of outdoor market stall traders across the UK

With many small businesses closed due to the effects of the pandemic, Simply Business – one of the UK’s largest providers of small business...

One in six unable to buy essential food items in past two weeks, survey...

Around one in six adults in Britain said they were not able to buy essential food items at some point during the past two...

Aldi to open 100 new stores

Aldi is set to create 2,000 new jobs next year in addition to 7,000 created in the last two years, as part of a...

Next to post sales jump as investors seek update on trading momentum

Next is set to unveil a jump in sales for the past half-year but shareholders will also be waiting to find out if poor...

Laings to upsize at St David’s marking welsh debut for Patek Philippe

The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s Cardiff, has announced the forthcoming expansion of Laings’ Cardiff showroom. Set to relaunch next month, the...

French Connection in takeover talks after £29m approach

Retailer French Connection has revealed it is in takeover talks after receiving an approach worth £29 million. The fashion chain said it had received a...

Tommy Hilfiger upsizes at London Designer Outlet

Fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger is set to significantly upsize in London Designer Outlet following the success of its pop-up store at the outlet one year...

Tesco warns Government of panic buying fears amid driver shortfall

Tesco has warned the Government that it has a shortfall of 800 drivers and is concerned about panic buying in the run up to...

Card payments accounted for more than £4 in every £5 spent in 2020, says...

Card payments accounted for more than £4 in every £5 spent in 2020, British Retail Consortium (BRC) figures show. Debit and credit card transactions accounted...

Pret a Manger to open 200 more UK shops

Pret a Manger has said it will open more than 200 UK shops over the next two years, after securing a further £100 million...