Pawnbroker H&T snaps up Essex firm as recession drives Brits to borrowing February 21, 2024 Pawnbroker H&T has snapped up a rival firm in Essex for £11.3m, as the business continues to profit from cash strapped Brits amid an economic squeeze.
UK’s largest nightclub operator Rekom owed over £120m as it collapsed into administration and cut 470 jobs February 19, 2024 The UK's largest nightclub operator owed more than £120m as it collapsed into administration and cut almost 500 jobs before a rescue deal was agreed.
Cost of love: Brits opt to dine in and scale back as flower prices soar this Valentine’s Day February 14, 2024 The price of a bouquet of roses has shot up around four per cent if you look at Wednesday’s inflation reading.
A mystery: One of Brick Lane’s iconic beigel shops has shut – and nobody knows why February 14, 2024 One of two Brick Lane beigel shops - which have provoked heated debate amongst Londoners for decades - is shut, and nobody quite knows why.
The Body Shop: Why the high street icon is facing administration and what the future holds February 12, 2024 Why The Body Shop, an icon of the British high street, is facing an uncertain future as it prepares to enter administration.
Pieminister serves up just £1,000 profit after absorbing costs to keep menu prices down February 6, 2024 Pieminister made a pre-tax profit of just £1,000 during its latest financial year after absorbing rising costs in a bid to keep menu prices down as much as possible.
Brits stayed at home to watch The Traitors during Dry January in blow for pubs February 6, 2024 Restaurants were hit harder with spending declining 11.6 per cent widening from 8.8 per cent on a month on month basis.
Kylie Jenner Instagram post helps drive sales at Kurt Geiger as fans buy ‘affordable’ £270 bag February 5, 2024 Billionaire Jenner, who has 400 million followers on Instagram, posted an image of herself posing with a £270 handbag made by the brand
January sales fail to impress shoppers as London footfall disappoints February 2, 2024 January was another disappointing month for London retailers as shoppers steered clear of the high street. A new report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed footfall across the capital declined by 1.7 per cent at the start of the month. This has widened from a fall of 1.4 per cent recorded in December. With [...]
Hugh Osmond-backed Various Eateries plots Noci expansion as it absorbs inflation price hikes February 1, 2024 The firm said it would open 10 more of its Italian inspired Noci restaurants and three more Coppa Club sites.