‘It’s just not tenable’: cost of living crisis hits sustainability sector With shoppers prioritising cheaper gifts over sustainable ones, independent businesses are struggling to stay afloat
Elon Musk’s Twitter poll says he should step down as chief executive – as it happened Elon Musk says he will honour the results of a Twitter poll asking whether the should resign as head of the social media platform
Girl, 7, raped at Thai factory supplying clothes for Tesco while mother worked Exclusive: Woman recounts 2018 attack as landmark lawsuit is brought against retailer on behalf of 130 Burmese former workers
UK retailers, restaurants and clubs brace for tough run-up to Christmas Icy weather and rail strikes dampen footfall as shoppers struggle with cost of living crisis
Ikea UK profits fall by almost a fifth despite 12% increase in sales Higher energy bills, rising prices from suppliers and increased freight costs to blame, says retailer
Mind the gap: draught excluders are back as Britons rush to cut energy bills The 1970s staple is once again becoming a hot product, with energy costs rising and temperatures falling
Prof Plum in the ballroom? Murder mystery board games make a Christmas killing Shows such as The Traitors rekindle interest in classic family whodunnits such as Cluedo as modern escape room games enter the mix
‘Unexpected item’: how self-checkouts failed to live up to their promise The kiosks promised to make life easier for shoppers and stores. Instead, they’ve done the opposite
JD Sports agrees £47.5m sale of 15 brands to Frasers Group The deal will see Mike Ashley add Liam Gallagher’s fashion label Pretty Green to his retail empire
UK high street faces post-Christmas ‘flurry of failure’ Lacklustre festive sales leaving retailers low on funds to cope when shoppers tighten belts in new year, analysts warn
Amazon agrees deal with Games Workshop to create Warhammer TV series Former Superman star Henry Cavill linked to project, and agreement includes film and merchandise plans
Currys no longer flavour of the month in the Scando countries It seems nothing is ever straightforward with the UK’s foremost electrical retailer
Currys says more customers using credit in cost of living crunch Some people trading down to cheaper models but others paying more for more energy-efficient items
Packages in ponds and trapped tarantulas: Which? lists its parcel disasters Consumer group said many packages arrived late or were left in the pouring rain, even laptops
UK shoppers and workers kept home by rail strikes and cold snap, data shows Fears in retail and hospitality sectors that severe drop in footfall could push some firms over the edge