Sexless, snug and still here: the secrets of Birkenstock’s enduring success
On a tour of Birkenstock factories in Germany, we delve into fashion’s greatest paradox – the shoe that wows with a focus on function
‘Affordable luxuries’: British shoppers spread their love for flavoured butter
Experts say rise in consumers buying flavours such as chocolate and truffle driven by social media trends and ‘foodie’ culture
Farewell, Amazon Fresh – the no tills thing was all a bit too awkward
The ‘just walk out’ innovation promised frictionless shopping – but these days, maybe we all need a bit less tech in our lives, says assistant newsletter editor Jason Okundaye
Fun or frightful? Halloween Advent calendars hit the shelves
Retailers stock up on countdown gifts as Britain’s enthusiasm for (and spending on) spooky holiday grows
Will the EU’s new fingerprint entry system cause gridlock? The Guardian tried it out
The scheme, which operators feared would cause chaos at airports, ports and railway stations, is finally coming into force
Trump jokingly asked Rolex executives if tariffs prompted US Open invite, CEO says
Rolex CEO stressed US president’s remarks were made ‘in jest’ in letter to Elizabeth Warren, who had raised concerns
Harrods warns customers their data may have been stolen in IT breach
Luxury department store says passwords and payment details were not affected in the ‘isolated incident’
Sinclair and Nexstar end boycott of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and will air show again
The two station owners’ preemption of the late-night show left about 25% of TV viewers in the US unable to watch it
Kitchen sink drama: Trump’s latest tariffs leave experts scratching heads
President places new duties on cabinets, vanities and sofas but national-security justification prompts puzzlement
Bank of England should not be ‘overly cautious’ on interest rate cuts, says policymaker
Rate-setter Swati Dhingra denies high inflation is a ‘particularly British problem’ and says short-term factors are to blame
Digital ID plan for UK risks creating ‘an enormous hacking target’, expert warns
Cyber security expert offers warning as tech companies prepare to bid for potentially multi-billion pound contracts
Cute fluffy characters and Egyptian selfies: Meta launches AI feed Vibes
Under Mark Zuckerberg’s publicity video for Vibes, one Instagram user commented: ‘Bros posting ai slop on his own app’
Trump’s latest tariff threat raises concerns for UK pharmaceuticals
Britain will ‘actively engage’ with US over possible 100% duties, with truck and cabinet makers also in firing line
UK fuel retailers accused of ‘ripping off’ motorists at the pumps; markets shrug off latest Trump tariffs – as it happened
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