Strep A tests launching in Tesco and pharmacies to help combat winter shortages Newfoundland Diagnostics said it has secured enough tests for around 30% of the nation’s requirements. The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
Best gluten free foods and products that don't compromise on taste A new kind of flour power Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2023
Which shops are coming back? Paperchase in Tesco and HMV reopens in Oxford Street After a four-year hiatus, HMV will reopen its former flagship location on London's Oxford Street Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2023
Shoppers buying more healthy products after junk food curbs, says Tesco The retail giant said it has been ‘encouraged by the progress so far’. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
More Britons to party at home this Christmas amid rising costs, says Tesco Separate research suggests visits to hospitality venues such as pubs and restaurants will fall by 4.5% The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023
When will Paperchase products be available in Tesco, and why did the shops close? Pens, paper, pencils and more - some of it smelly - will be back on shelves Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023
Which UK high street shops have closed down? Full list of shops Boots, Tesco and Sports Direct among those to be shutting down stores Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023
CCTV footage of Puska cycling in Tullamore and arriving in Dublin shown to jury Clips of Puska cycling around Tullamore between 12.25pm and 2.05pm on the day of Ashling Murphy’s death shown in court. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Shopkeepers take the law into their own hands in war against shoplifting epidemic Traders in Birmingham say they are seeing their highest-ever levels of shop thefts The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Business rates could rise by £1.95bn in ‘bleak picture’ for UK retail and hospitality Inflation-linked increase next year would be ‘final nail in the coffin’ for many businesses, trade bodies warn The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023
Tesco offers free food for kids across Scottish school holidays – how to claim TESCO is offering kids across Scotland free meals during the October half-term break ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023
CBD gummies to soft drinks: UK warning casts cloud over growing industry FSA’s surprise cut in ‘safe’ dose could hit firms financially but seems unlikely to dent demand The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023
Best turkeys for Christmas 2023 to make your dinner special Christmas Day calls for bringing out the big birds Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023
New survey reveals extent of ‘surge pricing’ trend in UK ’Surge pricing’ means customers are charged higher prices when they need the item the most The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023 Almost half of consumers have noticed ‘surge pricing’ at busy times – survey Some 47% have noticed a growing trend of retailers adjusting their prices in response to supply and demand, Barclays found.
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023 Sainsbury’s now more expensive than Waitrose for non-loyalty scheme members, Which? claims A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said that comparing prices without considering loyalty offers is “misleading”
Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2023 Tesco CEO aims to keep lowering prices as profits climb and food inflation falls First half like for like sales at Tesco have improved 8.4%
Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2023 FTSE 100 Live: Tesco profits grow, London shares close down 0.8% despite bond rout easing Pressure on shares of oil majors BP and Shell continued today after yesterday’s big fall in the Brent Crude price.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023 UK 30-year borrowing costs hit highest since 1998 as bond market sell-off grips markets – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as fears of high interest rates hit the bond market
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023 Tesco says food inflation falling as it cuts price on 2,500 items Average 12% reduction comes as more affordable own-brand products introduced in Express stores
The Conversation · Oct 3, 2023 Shop theft has been building for years – here's how to tackle retail crime and keep workers safe Retail giants like Boots, Tesco and Primark are pushing for Home Office action after violent incidents and abuse against shop staff almost doubled since the COVID pandemic. Retail crime cost UK shops £1.76 billion in the year to April 2023, according to the British Retail Consortium.
Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023 The ES Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in October 2023 No tricks, all treats: the hot-off-the-press launches and shopping newness to know this month
Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2023 Morrisons boss David Potts to quit Morrisons has lost market share and racked up big losses since a debt-fuelled private equity buyout in 2021
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Most expensive cheese sandwiches on the high street revealed Pret has faced backlash after a sandwich, snack and drink were spotted at an unprecedented £13.60
Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2023 Celebrations launches Bounty-only tubs Bountys are back in Celebrations, too