Secondhand Prada and cooking lessons? John Lewis gambles £800m on store makeovers

The retailer plans a dramatic rethink of the chain, to include spas, boutiques and talks by authors, after deciding ‘shops are here to stay’

Shoplifting offences in England and Wales at highest level on record, ONS figures show

Total of 469,788 offences logged in the year to June 2024 as retailers warn about violent attacks on shop workers

Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns 27% of online retailer, seeks vote on overhaul to ‘set new course’ for future

Mike Ashley’s retail group says it ‘remains concerned about governance’ at luxury brand after final bid rejected

High-street baker pairs high-roller drinks with savoury favourites at Fenwick department store

Supermarket giants appear in federal court in Melbourne for first time since ACCC launched action over alleged price increases and discount deals

Authorities investigate allegations Mike Jeffries and others sexually exploited and abused young men at parties

Frasers had raised its offer from 130p to 150p a share, valuing the British luxury handbag maker at £111m

LPs will be available in 80 high street shops across the UK to attract ‘seasoned fans and new listeners alike’

Industry bodies say over-ordering is eroding profitability as big sellers clamp down on practice

It has been a nightmare season for farmers, with England said to have had its second-worst harvest on record

The rise and fall of Crompton Place is echoed in towns and cities across Britain, but there is no one answer to the knotty problem of replacing them

“Toxic effect of high inflation” is hurting businesses, reports Begbies Traynor

John Lyttle to stay as CEO of fashion group, which includes Debenhams and Karen Millen, until successor found

Retailer says designer’s 27-piece collaboration, launched on Thursday, will not be restocked