Why, even now, do we think a woman’s work is worth less? Progress in Asda equal pay case may help root out sexist assumptions behind persistent gender gap
‘I’m broken-hearted’: customers mourn the end of Wilko As the chain enters administration, its customers praise its convenience, prices and range of products – despite recent supply issues
Wilko employees: how will you be affected by store closures? We want to hear from workers at Wilko following the news that all stores are set to close by October
Wilko collapses into administration after rescue talks fail Dozens of stores expected to close after UK budget retailer fails to find new funding, putting 12,000 jobs at risk
Wilko shoppers: tell us what you like most about the store We’d like to hear from shoppers what they will miss after the news that the retailer is expected to close dozens of outlets
Wilko suspends home deliveries as it holds talks on rescue deal Budget retailer and adviser PwC have until Monday to find new funding
Birds Eye owner sees sharp rise in sales after raising prices 18% Profits at food group surged even as sales volumes fell, adding fuel to accusations of ‘greedflation’
Small firms fear going bust as Amazon extends wait time for sale proceeds Marketplace sellers in UK and rest of Europe say having to wait over a week means they will struggle to pay staff and loans
UK retailers forced to slash prices after July washout and interest rate rise British Retail Consortium and KPMG report shows steep annual drop in volume of sales and a rise in promotional offers
What went wrong at Wilko? Analysts partly blame too many large stores selling low-profit goods on dearer high street locations
Wet weather sends UK sales of roasts and custard soaring Stores saw unseasonal spending pattern as rain-soaked July shoppers plumped for winter comfort food
Card retailer Clintons ‘looking to close a fifth of stores’ to avoid going bust The 179-store greetings card chain has appointed advisers to help it draw up plans to prevent insolvency
The Guardian view on high interest rates: losing the race against time Editorial: Britain’s 14th successive rise signals a grim 2024 for the economy and for Rishi Sunak’s government
Next predicts bigger profits as shoppers flock to summer sale Wet weather fails to dampen demand as retailer raises profit guidance again
Budget retailer Wilko on brink of collapse with 12,000 jobs at risk Household goods chain with 400 stores prepares to appoint administrators