Costco accused in lawsuit of selling protein powder ‘tainted’ with toxic heavy metals Seven consumers sue the retailer, alleging it violated consumer protection and false advertising laws
Frump well and truly dumped: M&S to celebrate 100 years at London fashion week Reputation for frumpiness is over as M&S wins over younger audience with shows at Silverstone, Ibiza and now LFW
Britons to buy 8m mini fans this year – but almost half will end up in landfill Shoppers urged to seek quality products or alternatives as data shows demand surpassing last year’s total
Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis announces closure of in-store services Desks offering gift wrapping and bureau de change stations will be closed at dozens of stores nationwide
M&S invests in fridges that can cope with weather as hot as 45C Retailer admits it struggled in June heatwave and also had to order more ice-cream to keep pace with demand
Wegovy weight-loss pill goes on sale on UK high street and online pharmacies Thousands of people begin receiving their first deliveries of once-a-day medication made by Novo Nordisk
Ocado co-founder to step down as chief executive in 2028 Online grocer says Tim Steiner will remain as CEO until December 2027 before taking on ‘founder role’ for a further year
John Lewis dishwasher leak forced buyers into hotels for eight months My elderly parents’ home was left uninhabitable, and they are owed £3,300 for repairs they had to fund themselves
Not cool: the air conditioning scams offering fake deals in the heatwave By offering cut-price ‘last in stock’ items, online scammers hope hot and bothered buyers will miss the red flags
A council housebuilding boom is central to Burnham’s vision. Can it be done? In the third of a series on nationalisation, we look at the huge challenge as 1.5m families wait for social housing
Gymshark founder in talks to buy back part of stake sold to private equity firm Ben Francis, who started business in parents’ garage, sold 21% stake in deal that created £1.25bn sportswear brand
Fans in short supply as next UK heatwave approaches, says Currys Retailer says sharp rise in fan sales over the latest heatwave weekend left stores scrambling to source stock
US cooking oil market shrinking due to Ice pressures on Latino households, Mazola owner says Economic squeeze and anti-immigration raids have hit Hispanic communities, prompting people to shop online and reuse oil
Up to 150 former WH Smith stores to close as high court approves restructure Restructuring plan involves writing off debts to suppliers and cutting rent for many landlords
UK poll highlights fears about access to emergency contraception Doctors say survey shows need for morning-after pill to be available at corner shops, petrol stations and supermarkets