BIZARRE: 19 | Mind Blowing Facts

What’s in store for returning Asda boss Allan Leighton?

The ex-CEO turned the troubled supermarket around once before. Now he faces a new battle, from sorting retail basics to rebooting IT

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024

Best cheap picture frames to make your favourite photos and art prints stand out

Framed pictures can make your decor feel instantly more elevated — even if they’re affordable

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024

PM defends employer tax hike as retailers warn of ‘inevitable’ job losses

More than 70 businesses, including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s, have told Rachel Reeves Budget tax hikes mean price rises are a ‘certainty’.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024

UK retail bosses warn of ‘inevitable’ job losses amid Budget changes

More than 70 businesses including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s voiced their concerns in an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024

There’s more to chardonnay than Bridget Jones

Have you tried chardonnay lately? You’ll find it crisper and lower in alcohol than it was in its 90s pomp

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2024

Best Christmas desserts to shop from supermarkets in 2024, taste tested

Great, British Yuletide puddings which promise to end festive celebrations on a sweet note

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024

Asda’s share of UK grocery market slips while Lidl draws in shoppers

Consumer spending at Asda fell 5.5% year-on-year, according to analysts Kantar.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

Grocery inflation rises again as household supermarket trips hit four-year high

Supermarket prices were 2.3% higher than a year ago in October, up slightly on September’s 2% increase, Kantar said.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Grocery inflation rises as supermarket trips hit four-year high

Households are already stocking up for Christmas

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

NICs rise will force businesses to close, warn hospitality bosses

More than 200 leading restaurant, pub and hotel companies say tax rises will cause ‘unprecedented damage’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024