Bollinger launches £350 champagne to meet soaring demand Luxury brand capitalises after shipments hit record £5.3bn despite cost of living crisis
Boots shoppers to earn fewer Advantage card points as retailers’ costs rise From May, loyalty card holders will collect 3p of points for every £1 spent at health and beauty chain, down from 4p
Asda and Morrisons lift buying limits on some fresh fruit and salad items Retailers remove cap on cucumbers, broccoli and raspberries but rationing remains on tomatoes and peppers
Morrisons slumps to £1.5bn pre-tax loss after private equity takeover Substantial portion of loss relate to finance costs, as figures underline concerns about private equity model
Look sharp! Shoulder pads and spikes are back as Paris calls time on comfort dressing John Lewis has abandoned the floral midi; now fashion week designers have ditched puff sleeves and easy-care layers. It won’t make everyone happy …
Asda baked beans beat Heinz in Which? taste test News that cheaper supermarket options can be tastier will please cash-strapped shoppers
Greggs to open 150 new stores despite rising staff and energy costs Britain’s biggest bakery chain says it expects cost inflation of between 9% and 10% this year
UK shoppers slash spending as price rises and energy bills bite February figures from BRC highlight impact of cost of living crisis on British economy before budget
UK ministers consider worker health checks to tackle labour shortages Government also looking into allowing more hospitality staff to come from abroad
Morrisons plans to ditch at least 80 maintenance suppliers, many in its Bradford home Exclusive: Local firms angry as debt-laden supermarket shifts to a single property maintenance provider
‘There is lots of talk and no action’: designer Amy Powney’s quest to make sustainability more than just a buzzword In the documentary Fashion Reimagined, the founder of luxury brand Mother of Pearl tackles supply chains, reveals hard truths and is right at home meeting sheep
Five reasons why John Lewis and Waitrose are having a tough year Financial woes, cost of living crisis and tougher competition are among problems that have led to expected second ever full-year loss
Food tsar blames shortages on UK’s ‘weird supermarket culture’ Henry Dimbleby says suppliers struggling with rising costs while locked into fixed-price contracts
UK’s drive-throughs step up a gear as posh brands take to the road Bakery chain Gail’s is latest high-street chain hoping to serve its food through car windows
Cyber-attack on WH Smith targets personal staff details Retailer says breach has not affected customer details, or had impact on website or general trading