Superdry boss: ‘Shein should pay tax in a fair way or there will be UK bankruptcies’ Julian Dunkerton on how Brexit was an ‘economic disaster’ and why the brand is focusing on ‘preppy classics’
Losing its sparkle? The Christmas glitter backlash John Lewis launches glitter-free range amid rising concerns over its impact on the environment
Tesco is unbeatable when it concentrates on the day job Having exited most of its overseas adventures the retailer is an advertisement for the virtues of sticking to the knitting
Tesco boss says new workers’ rights laws must not hurt growth Bill is likely to include measures such as ending ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts and changes to sick pay
JD Sports’ UK business hit by bad weather and Red Sea disruption Cold and wet spring reduces demand for camping kit and clothing, while shipping rerouting delays deliveries
Veteran Harrods executive drops plan to head Fenwick amid Al Fayed controversy Nigel Blow worked for 14 years at Knightsbridge store as more than 70 victims allege sexual assault by late owner
Nike postpones investor meeting after hiring new boss amid falling sales Sportswear giant pulls financial guidance for the year to provide incoming CEO Elliott Hill ‘flexibility’
Garden centre chain Dobbies to shut 17 stores as part of restructuring plan Closures will affect 465 jobs and retailer will also try to reduce its rent bill at nine sites if creditors approve its strategy
Avocado bathrooms are back in UK as younger homeowners go green Suppliers say gen Z and millennials are driving trend for 1970s-style fixtures as well as other bright colours
Mulberry rejects £83m takeover bid from Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group British handbag maker says it is raising cash for turnaround and does not need offer from Sports Direct owner
Online retailer eBay scraps fees for private sellers in UK In latest response to rivals such as Depop and Vinted, users now only pay transaction fees on sales of vehicles
Moana and other screen favourites set to top Christmas toy lists, says Hamleys Well-known names such as Stitch and Bumblebee ‘foster sense of connection, comfort and familiarity’
Profit margins at Coles and Woolworths were in line with major overseas supermarkets in 2008. Now they’re the highest in the world Australia’s grocery duopoly has leapfrogged peers when it comes to profitability – these charts prove it
UK shop prices fall at fastest rate since 2021 despite rising fresh food inflation Overall shop price deflation was 0.6% in September compared with 0.3% in August, says trade body
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group makes £83m offer for handbag maker Mulberry Sports Direct owner looks to up 37% stake to 100% amid concerns for future of cash-strapped fashion firm