Newcastle’s independent hospitality scene is confronting an unprecedented challenge as more than 1,000 city centre businesses see steep increases in business rates from April 2026. The government’s Valuation Office Agency
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Poundland has announced the closure of more shops across the United Kingdom as its new owners pursue a turnaround strategy. The discount retailer is set to shut a further 14
Ocado Group, the UK based grocery delivery and retail technology firm, will receive a 350 million dollar payment from its principal American partner Kroger following the US supermarket giants decision
Unilever is reportedly seeking a buyer for three of its longstanding British food brands, Marmite, Bovril and Colmans, raising significant concerns in Burton upon Trent where these brands have become
Daniel Kretinsky, the Czech industrialist known as the Czech Sphinx, has emerged as the largest shareholder in Sainsbury’s after the Qatar Investment Authority agreed to sell a significant portion of
Retailers and hospitality operators are bracing for a sharp increase in business rates after the recent Budget, with many industry leaders warning the changes will intensify challenges for high street
Candy Kittens, the vegan sweets business co founded by Jamie Laing, has agreed to acquire Graze in a thirtysix million pound deal as Unilever divests noncore brands. The transaction involves
Gail’s, the upmarket bakery chain, is preparing for a significant expansion after reporting robust sales growth for the last financial year. Sales increased by a fifth, reaching £278 million, driven
Amazon has reduced its planned drone delivery flights in the United Kingdom after encountering obstacles with local planning authorities. The technology giant has informed the Civil Aviation Authority that it
As the critical holiday shopping season unfolds, small businesses across the United States are voicing alarms over the mounting impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported goods. Increased costs tied
Borough Broth secures seventy five million pounds to drive growth as demand for natural foods surges
Borough Broth, the fast-growing bone broth business founded by Ros Heathcote, has raised £7.5 million to advance its expansion plans. The infusion of capital comes from Piper, a private equity
>Mitchells & Butlers, owner of well-known UK restaurant chains such as All Bar One, Browns, Toby Carvery, Harvester and Miller & Carter, has exceeded market expectations in its latest full-year
Asda is facing fresh turbulence after a £1 billion IT upgrade led to significant operational disruption and a marked decline in sales, with the company bracing for a difficult festive
Leading UK retailers including Primark, Currys and Boohoo have publicly criticised the government for deferring the abolition of a key tax break on low value imported goods until 2029. The
Shares in Puma soared after it emerged that two major Asian sportswear companies are considering potential bids for the struggling German group. Anta Sports Products and Li-Ning, both listed in
Pets at Home has signalled the need for urgent remedial action following a sharp decline in profits, highlighting significant challenges in its core retail operations. The group, which has yet