HGV drivers threaten strikes over Tesco’s new pay policy
As many as 1,500 convenience stores across London and the south east could face delivery shortages over pay disparities caused by HGV bonuses handed...
High streets to see £17 billion spending boom as 29 million Brits holiday in...
Regional high streets will see a £17 billion tourist spending boom this year, with 29 million Brits holidaying in the UK, according to new...
Business rates plans will make appeals more onerous and expensive, advisers warn
The Government’s latest proposals for business rates reform will create more difficulties for businesses launching appeals than benefits, property consultants have warned.
Experts at real...
British menswear brand Aubin returns in partnership with NEXT
Peter Williams, founder of the iconic Jack Wills and Aubin & Wills brands, relaunches iconic Aubin brand and unveils the details of a pioneering...
Hotter reports double hike in casual shoe sales through lockdowns and beyond
Hotter, the comfort footwear brand, which has more than 4 million customers worldwide, has this week announced that the sale of active and outdoor...
Marks and Spencer adds six new brands to its ominchannel offer
Today M&S is announcing the addition of six new clothing & footwear brands to M&S.com over the coming weeks including Albaray, Celtic & Co,...
Strong back-to-school shopping season expected in coming weeks, study suggests
UK retailers are gearing up for a strong back-to-school shopping season in the coming weeks as “brick and mortar browsing” regains momentum, research suggests.
Retail...
Morrisons to give staff Boxing Day off
Bosses at Morrisons have told staff they can have Boxing Day off this year as a thank you for their hard work during the...
Watches of Switzerland enjoys boost from households’ savings
Wealthy households unable to spend the cash they saved during the pandemic on expensive meals and overseas holidays have been snapping up posh watches...
The retail rebound and the role of digital
Covid-19 hit the retail sector hard.
Shops were closed. Consumer spending shifted online. High street stalwarts struggled or, in the case of Debenhams, collapsed.
Even with...