Morrisons has been handed a tax bill of seventeen million pounds after the High Court ruled its rotisserie chickens are subject to a twenty percent VAT rate. The British supermarket
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John Lewis has resisted mounting pressure from pro-Palestine groups to cease selling Israeli SodaStream products despite allegations regarding treatment of Palestinian workers. The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians, ICJP,
Chocolate prices have soared by nearly 20 percent ahead of Christmas, as ongoing volatility in the cocoa market and rising production costs prevent any respite for consumers. Data from Worldpanel
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
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
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
On a mild November morning, Primark’s flagship Oxford Street store appeared noticeably subdued. As the Christmas trading period approached, only a handful of customers browsed heavily discounted £5 leggings and
Next, the FTSE 100 clothing and homeware giant, has rewarded shareholders with a special dividend while raising its profit forecast for the eighth time in just over a year, as
Fenwick’s decision to shut its historic Bond Street store has played a significant role in narrowing annual losses for the renowned department store chain. While this strategic move succeeded in
Morrisons is set to introduce a real-time tracking app to monitor the efficiency of store staff in an urgent attempt to revitalise its market position. The supermarket, under the leadership
Selfridges has attributed a notable decline in revenue to the repercussions of abolishing tax-free shopping for international visitors in Britain. The retailer, which operates flagship stores in London, Birmingham and
Greggs has scaled back its ambitious plans for new store openings this year as waning sales ignite concerns over a marked slowdown for the high street baker. The British chain,
The Co-operative Group has reported a significant financial loss after a cyber-attack struck the retailer earlier this year, damaging both its reputation and bottom line. Profits at the mutual have
A British fashion label with a loyal following among high society and celebrated figures such as the Princess of Wales and Victoria Starmer is achieving what eludes many retailers—an extraordinary
Shares in Kingfisher, the owner of B and Q, surged by nearly a fifth after the company increased its annual profit guidance amid rising demand for kitchens and bathrooms. This
Britain’s leading pet retailer, Pets at Home, has witnessed a dramatic fall in its share price as the surge in cat and dog ownership seen during the pandemic comes to
