Dozens of toys recalled in the UK after asbestos found in play sand Candle-making kits and rubber toys among products recalled after revelation about play sand sold by Hobbycraft
Children’s shoe retailers say closure of specialist shops is harming foot health Experts report more young people with conditions such as bunions after wearing shoes that are too small or narrow
Shoplifters aren’t just bad to the bone or mums stealing nappies. The truth is more complex Speaking to career thieves as part of my research, I learned that childhood abuse, a life in care and little education has led them to this place, says former policy adviser Emily Kenway
Retail sales rise in Great Britain after Iran war prompted ‘panic at the pumps’ Rise of 0.7% in March was spurred by motorists filling their tanks, and the sun helping clothing and footwear
Simon Edye obituary Other lives: Owner of Ronaldo Ices familiar on Norwich streets and attractions throughout East Anglia
Sainsbury’s boss urges government to help ease rising energy costs for food producers Simon Roberts says support for bills on back of Iran war should include ‘food growing, manufacturing and retailing’
Coles adds 20c to the price of milk as war in the Middle East pushes up Australian grocery costs Farmers have been calling for higher prices for weeks, amid soaring diesel and fertiliser costs and limited supply
Woolworths’ ‘Prices Dropped’ rules intended to prevent ‘gaming’ the promotional system, executive tells court Senior manager at supermarket giant gives evidence on day two of case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Primark to split from food business despite warning of Iran war impact ABF, which owns Kingsmill, Twinings and Patak’s, to demerge fashion chain to maximise shareholder returns
Tequila overtakes gin as the UK’s favourite warm-weather spirit Publicans say celebrity-backed brands have helped the take-up of a ‘slightly lighter alternative’ to the classic G&T
Emails show Amazon colluding with other firms to raise prices, California authorities allege The previously redacted messages were unveiled as part of an antitrust battle with California’s attorney general
Victoria Beckham ties up with Gap as retailer hopes luxe push will drive comeback Ex-Mattel boss behind Barbiemania pivots retailer towards more premium fashion after reopening UK stores
ABF poised to reveal result of Primark and food business demerger plan Retail analysts say breaking up food and fashion group would make sense in challenging business environment
Next chief Simon Wolfson paid record £7.4m – and could get far more this year ‘Sustained outperformance’ merits pay rise, says company after it ups profit guidance to £1.2bn for year to January 2027
Tesco warns profits could fall amid Iran war uncertainty Boss Ken Murphy plays down food inflation fears as supermarket’s annual profits rise by 8.5% to £2.4bn