Primark boss admits ‘error of judgment’ and resigns after woman’s allegation

Paul Marchant accepts behaviour fell below standards expected at owner Associated British Foods

Retailer Søstrene Grene joins Nordic invaders hoping to revive UK high street

Danish business, which has opened a new central London store, moves into space left empty by the pandemic and cost of living crisis

Join a loyalty scheme and you often get a reward or discount on your special day – but it may have strings attached

Shareholder meeting turned into latest episode in battle between fashion retailer and Mike Ashley’s retail empire

New owner Modella says made-up moniker aims to evoke ‘sense of family’, but brand experts unconvinced

Sales volumes rise 1% in February after City economists had predicted fall amid weak consumer confidence

Under terms of deal with Hobbycraft owner, 233-year-old brand will become TGJones

Retailer ‘defies gravity’ to become only fourth in UK to pass £1bn profit threshold

Prices of some chocolate products have risen by 50% in a year while many have also shrunk in size, Which? reports

Axa and Scottish Widows back ShareAction campaign for chains such as Next to pay at least £12.60 an hour

Food and Drink Federation says business confidence fell to -47% amid inflation, energy and labour pressures

Government accused of increasing retailers’ NI contributions and business rates but aiming to cut tax for big tech

Most feel financially secure but think UK’s economy is worsening, as chancellor plans welfare cuts in spring statement

Supermarket chain said it was mitigating extra cost amid rise in employer national insurance contributions

Supermarket to ‘invest in lowering prices across rest of year and beyond’ as it intensifies price war with rivals