Asda ditches Aldi and Lidl price-match scheme just a year after launch Supermarket to roll out its own price cuts campaign with new boss keen not to ‘dance to the tune of the discounters’
Waitrose won’t pay my claim after a £5,000 car park trolley crash A snake of shopping carts ran into my car, but the insurance payout has been delayed – and my premiums have soared
Amazon asks permission to launch drones in north-east of England Deliveries from warehouse in Darlington, County Durham, depend on approval from CAA and local council
Gravity finally catches up with WH Smith on the high street Despite the retailer being a recent example of pragmatic management, the pandemic may have sealed its fate
WH Smith sale plan could turn some areas into ‘postal deserts’, says union Retailer operates 200 post offices and potential closures called ‘devastating, but sadly all too predictable’
WH Smith puts UK high street stores up for sale creating uncertainty for workers Surprise move frees up parent company of 232-year-old chain to focus on successful travel arm
Waitrose v M&S: free coffee, longer toilet paper and the battle to win over the middle class shopper Fancy food halls and freebies are tactics in the store wars. But do customers truly care where they shop?
WH Smith considers sale of high street business including more than 500 stores Retailer says it plans to explore ‘strategic options’ for the future of ‘cash generative’ arm of the company
Diamonds lose their sparkle as prices come crashing down Lab-grown rocks and fewer weddings have put a huge damper on the market. On the bright side, a big dazzler is now affordable for many
Gig economy firms warned by UK government they may be operating illegally Companies supplying ‘freelance’ workers contacted by minister over practices that could breach employment law
Fairtrade could help tackle exploitation in UK factories and farms, new boss says Ethical trade body could ‘offer solutions’ in advising government on protecting workers, says Eleanor Harrison
Jigsaws get a piece of the action as ‘speed puzzling fever’ grips UK Entries selling fast for inaugural UK Nationals in Bradford in April, when contestants will race against clock
Burberry bounces back after 4% drop in sales over Christmas quarter British luxury brand’s shares rise by as much as 15% as sales of scarves and trenchcoats help it beat forecasts
Primark sales in first post-lockdowns fall as shoppers face ‘economic worries’ Owner ABF says lower income consumers have cut back on spending amid ‘uncertainty and actual unemployment’
Brut farce: Woolworths selling downsized deodorant for more than double unit cost of old product Consumer advocates call for more transparency around ‘shrinkflation’ as supermarkets continue to defend against price-gouging allegations