Tag:Retail industry

John Lewis submits £80m plan to turn Reading depot into rental flats

The owner of John Lewis has submitted plans for the £80m development of 215 rental flats on the site of its unused Reading distribution...

Huge rise in retail crime driven by gangs, not stealing to survive, says Co-op

Organised criminals are behind the recent rise in shoplifting and violence against shop workers rather than people stealing to survive, one of the UK’s...

UK retail sales pick up as shoppers seek picnic and barbecue food

Warmer weather lifted retail sales growth in the UK last month as shoppers grabbed grub for picnics and barbecues and kitted out their wardrobes...

Harrods owners hand themselves £180m more despite profit dip

The Qatari owners of Harrods have paid themselves the second £180m dividend in a row despite a 17% fall in profits at the Knightsbridge...

Students’ university shopping lists expand to include air fryers and steamers

It once included bedding, pots, pans and paracetamol. But it seems the checklist of university essentials now covers gadgets such as air fryers and...

‘People tend to think these battles have been won’: Next equal pay claimant on fight for recognition

During an average shift on the shop floor at Next, Helen Scarsbrook has to remain polite and keep smiling while she makes split-second judgments...

VAT should be cut on refurbished electricals, says Currys boss

The UK government should slash VAT on refurbished electrical products to keep gadgets out of landfill, according to the boss of Currys. “It has already...

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Illinois Supreme Court reverses actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Supreme Court has reversed the conviction of actor Jussie Smollett. The former “Empire” actor took his...
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The Houthis Aren’t Going Anywhere

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the Houthis’ hijacking of the Galaxy Leader. On Nov. 19, 2023, military personnel...

STMicro Sets Long-Term Goals on Capital Markets Day

STMicroelectronics, a worldwide leader in the semiconductor industry, made a significant announcement during its Capital Markets Day held...

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