retail
Almost 400 jobs at risk as Morrisons plans to close Rathbones bakery arm
Unions have accused Morrisons of throwing ‘workers on the scrapheap’ since its private equity takeover in 2021.
Lidl boss: Retailers are ‘reeling’ amid hit from Budget tax hikes
Ryan McDonnell, Lidl GB chief executive, said the discount supermarket chain is expecting to face ‘tens of millions of pounds’ in extra costs.
Lidl report 14% increase in turnover in north, as retailers warn Labour’s budget will result in job cuts and higher prices
German supermarket chain recorded £496m turnover in 2023/24
Mulberry axes head office jobs in ‘rebuild’ after sales plunge
The new boss of the fashion company said he is simplifying the business in order to make it ‘leaner’ as part of a strategic overhaul.
Vape sales spike for Rizla and Golden Virginia maker Imperial Brands
Sales of alternative smoking products rose 26% last year, as tobacco giants increasingly pivot to e-cigarettes.
Is there now a business rates border in the Irish Sea?
Crisis around cost of doing business needs urgent action from Westminster and Stormont
Asos boss enjoys pay deal jump despite company’s heavy losses
Official documents showed Jose Antonio Ramos Calamonte received a pay package worth £1.17 million for the year to September 1.
‘Record year’ for Evri deliveries amid growth of ‘pre-loved fashion’ platforms
The parcel giant said it had invested £32 million in improving customer service, which had also boosted delivery numbers.
Campaign launched on back of ‘shocking’ levels of abuse directed at retail workers
Northern Ireland Retail Consortium and trade union Usdaw call for shop staff to be respected
Shoppers returning to brands as cost-of-living pressures ease – Premier Foods
The Hertfordshire-based food giant said its branded products sold particularly well over the first half of the year.