John Lewis And Uber Eats Forge Rapid Delivery Partnership
John Lewis has launched a rapid delivery pilot in partnership with Uber Eats, enabling consumers to purchase nursery, beauty and gift items.
Operating within an...
Food Inflation Expected To Peak At 5.1%, With Surging Prices Now...
IGD’s latest Viewpoint report predicts that retail food inflation in the UK will peak at 5.1% in late summer, significantly outpacing general inflation. The...
BRC, Tesco, And Sainsbury’s Warn Rates Hike Will Drive Up Prices...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned that an expected increase in business rates for large stores and supermarkets in October’s Budget would drive up...
JLP Looking At Reinstating Staff Bonus
The John Lewis Partnership is reportedly considering reinstating its renowned staff bonus for the first time in four years if its turnaround plan leads...
Consumer Confidence Hits Lowest Level In Over A Year
Consumer confidence fell by 2.6 percentage points in the second quarter of 2025, representing the first marked decline in confidence since October 2022, when...
More Profit Warnings By Retailers As High Street Pressures Mount
Listed retailers in the UK issued seven profit warnings in the second quarter of this year, more than double the number recorded in the...
Horror On High Street As Half Of Independent Stores Mull Closure
Retail chiefs sounded the alarm over rising taxes as it emerged more than half of independent shopkeepers have considered closing this year.
As official figures...
M&S To Thank Customers And Staff With Treats And Discounts Following...
In the wake of the damaging cyber attack on Marks & Spencer’s computer systems, the retailer has announced that its Sparks loyalty scheme is...
Rising Food Prices Drive Unexpected Rise In Inflation
The rate of inflation in the UK reached its highest level since January 2024 last month, as the impact of higher staff costs and...
Better Month For Retail Sales But Consumers Still Cautious
Retail sales picked up last month as the hot weather boosted demand for fans and summer clothing, while part of the rise was attributed...
