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Waitrose v M&S: free coffee, longer toilet paper and the battle to win over the middle class shopper

Fancy food halls and freebies are tactics in the store wars. But do customers truly care where they shop?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2025

Why you need to pay attention to Aldi's marketing

The German supermarket has been nailing its branding lately, here are 4 standout campaigns.

Creative Bloq · Jan 17, 2025

Who were the winners and losers on the high street this Christmas?

Here the PA news agency looks at who the festive success stories are so far, and which retailers have appeared more downbeat.

Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025

The golden Christmas period was a huge boost for the U.K.’s biggest supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury’s. But 2025’s storm clouds are brewing

The boom in spending was driven by average U.K. households making 17 shopping visits in December, according to Kantar data.

Fortune · Jan 7, 2025

How to get the most out of your Christmas gift vouchers

Whether a physical version, or an e-card, check the T&Cs to make sure you extract maximum value from them

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025

‘We have a lot more to do’: no pats on the back at M&S despite blockbuster year

Turnaround is in full swing and bearing fruit, but bosses are only too aware of a history of revamps that failed to stick

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025

Drop in Boxing Day sales footfall as Brits opt to spend their money online

Major retailers including Next, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis have not opened their physical stores on Boxing Day

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024

New Year's Day 2025 supermarket opening hours: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and more

It’s always best to double-check with your local store because schedules can sometimes change

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024

M&S rents warehouse just to store post-Brexit paperwork, boss reveals

Ex-Tory MP and M&S chairman said ‘it is quite extraordinary… you wouldn’t believe it’, but the retailer has to store thousands of pages of documents in a warehouse in the Republic of Ireland for six years after taking food across the border

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Best cervical pillows to alleviate neck pain and improve comfort

Supportive cushions which promote better alignment of the cervical spine

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024