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

Sainsbury’s to cut 3,000 jobs as it shuts hot food counters and cafes

Supermarket chain to cut head office roles by a fifth amid rising labour costs

Waitrose brings back free coffee for shoppers without need to buy anything

Supermarket chain reintroduces loyalty scheme perk as it fights for customers with rival Marks & Spencer

‘Pocket money’ toys costing less than £10 sell well as UK parents cut costs

Toy sales fell in 2024 but industry reports growth in ‘kidult’ collectors of expensive Lego building sets

Robot packers and AI cameras: UK retail embraces automation to cut staff costs

From electronic shelf labels to more self-service checkouts, automation is coming to your local supermarket