Lloyds Pharmacy to close all 237 Sainsbury’s outlets Group says move due to ‘changing market conditions’ as industry warns of insufficient government funding
Dr Martens has shot itself (and London) in the foot with profit warnings Bootmaker’s reversal of its growth promises has damaged the reputation of the UK IPO market
One of UK’s oldest department stores Eve & Ranshaw to shut as costs rise Family run business has traded in Louth, Lincolnshire, since 1781 but is closing due to ‘challenging times’
Rush for bags and scarves helps Burberry offset China Covid slump British luxury goods firm reports 1% increase in global sales in last quarter of 2022
Aldi increases pay for UK warehouse workers for third time in a year Supermarket’s rise to £13.18 on 1 February puts its hourly minimum rate 20% ahead of January 2022
‘Bloody hard work’: baker Warburtons battles soaring food inflation Family business says sky-high bills for energy and wheat are causing friction as customers experience cost of living crisis
Evri’s phone number is even harder to find than my parcel It takes real detective work to track down a way to contact the courier after an order fails to turn up
Cost of supermarket budget brands rose 20.3% in year to December, survey finds Huge rise in cost of own-label ranges outstripped 12.6% increase in supermarkets’ luxury brands
Paperchase faces uncertain future as owners consider sale Struggling stationery retailer may go in administration less than six months after previous buyout
THG shares down 15% after online retailer issues profit warning Company blames falling sales, contract delays and delivery disruption in latest of a number of missed financial targets
Ocado has record Christmas sales but people are buying fewer items Online grocer’s shares dive 5% on Tuesday morning as it says basket volumes fell down 8.3% on last year
Marks & Spencer to open 20 large shops, creating 3,400 jobs Retail chain to launch ‘full-line’ stores in Liverpool, Manchester, Croydon, Leeds and other locations
Sainsbury’s signs deal with food delivery app Just Eat Home shopping partnership comes despite demand for fast delivery services slowing amid cost of living crisis
Cocktails in comfort: why homewear is the new staying-in staple Trend features feathered and furry PJs, posh robes and structured slippers as daytime dressing for housebound fashionistas
Battle for succession in house of Dior: siblings jostle to seize family crown The world’s richest man, Bernard Arnault, is choosing which of his children will lead his $418bn conglomorate. Cue gold-plated intrigue and drama …