Brits to cough up an £100 extra on festive treats this Christmas December 5, 2023 Cash-conscious Brits are loosening their purse strings in the run-up to Christmas as they prepare to spend an extra £100 on festive food and activities.
The Notebook: Emma-Lou Montgomery on retail’s not so cheery Christmas December 4, 2023 Where the City's movers and shakers get a few things off their chests. Today, Emma-Lou Montgomery, financial commentator at Fidelity, takes the pen.
The Witches, National Theatre, review: Thigh-slapping Christmas fun November 30, 2023 The Witches theatre review: thigh-slapping fun in this Christmas show to beat at the National Theatre
Cocoa prices hit 45-year high ahead of Christmas November 21, 2023 Global cocoa prices are continuing to hold at their highest level for 45 years adding to fears of an impending chocolate crisis.
‘Nightmare before Christmas’ for The Works despite new London openings November 9, 2023 Family-friendly retailer, The Works, is expanding its presence in London and opening two new stores in Richmond and Wandsworth this month.
UK lags behind US in predicted consumer spending this Christmas November 2, 2023 A report has shown emerging trends that UK retailers will be struggling this festive season, despite beliefs black Friday will boost revenues.
What can a plastic Christmas tree tell us about politics? May 21, 2024 A disappointing Christmas display led to the downfall of Boston’s Conservative council. It’s just one example of how independent candidates across the country are giving the big parties a run for their money by keeping their campaigns local, writes Adam Hawksbee Boston is best known as the Brexit capital of Britain. This corner of Lincolnshire [...]
Historic ceramics maker Portmeirion slips to a loss despite ‘good’ Christmas March 26, 2024 Portmeirion Group, the historic maker of ceramic tableware and cookware, slipped to a loss during 2023, it has been confirmed.
Aldi and Morrisons to create thousands of jobs in run-up to Christmas October 6, 2023 Two supermarket giants Aldi and Morrisons have announced plans to recruit thousands of workers ahead of the busy festive season. Aldi is creating 3,000 permanent and temporary jobs, while Morrisons is looking for 3,500 extra staff to work in its stores, food manufacturing sites and logistics operations as both firms deal with expected increased demand [...]
DFS cuts revenue guidance after muted UK retail Christmas January 19, 2024 The furniture retailer still expects to meet underlying profit guidance despite a fall in demand