Waterstones warns on Christmas shortages amid UK lorry driver crisis
Waterstones is among major booksellers to warn on stock shortages during Christmas as a result of Brexit and Covid-19.
Retail sales growth halved in August as online continues to lose ground
Retail sales grew continued to grow by three per cent in August thanks to the “resilience” of the grocery sector, but both growth and online sales slowed considerably.
Are gift cards still needed in 2021?
As online retail continues to boom and sustainability moves to the forefront of consumers mind are traditional gift cards still necessary.
Toy prices set to rise this Christmas, retail experts warn
The government must make forcing companies to lower shipping costs for UK businesses a “top priority”, industry leaders have urged.
GameStock shares jump 30% in “meme stock” revival costing short sellers millions
GameStop shares have seen explosive gains this week as amateur traders refocus efforts to hammer Wall Street short sellers.
Unwanted wool from Waitrose lambs to be used in John Lewis mattresses
John Lewis is set to launch a new range of sustainable mattresses, as it seeks to address the declining value of wool provided by its Waitrose-serving sheep farmers.
Retail leaders urge gov’t to follow Holyrood to protect shop workers
Retail leaders have called on the UK Government to follow Holyrood in extending new protections for retail workers.
M&S to close stores on Boxing Day as a “thank you” to staff
Marks & Spencer has reportedly revealed plans to allow staff to have the day off on Boxing Day this year.
Sainsbury’s takeover only possible if Apollo bows out of Morrisons bid say analysts
Sainsbury's has seen its shares jump 12 per cent to seven-year highs after reports emerged suggesting Apollo Global Management was considering an acquisition bid.
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