“As a small independent bar group, we do feel a hit at the start of the year,” says Tom Jackman, … More
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How Instagram influencers would tackle the retail crisis
We all know that it’s been a tough year for fashion retailers on the High Street, but online it’s been … More
Restaurant insolvencies jump as diners stay at home
The number of restaurant businesses becoming insolvent jumped by a quarter in 2018 as consumers shunned the High Street, new … More
Marmite sprouts? Why retailers are pushing the boundaries with festive food
Many readers will find the thought of Christmas tree-flavoured crisps revolting, but Iceland is betting its customers will feel the … More
Hamleys pulls slime toy amid safety fears
Hamleys has stopped selling a children’s slime toy after the product failed a safety test for boron, a chemical that … More
Dixons Carphone shares dive on huge loss
Shares in Dixons Carphone have tumbled by 14% after the retailer wrote down the value of its mobile business, Carphone … More
Facebook could threaten democracy, says former GCHQ boss
Facebook could become a threat to democracy without tougher regulation, the former head of intelligence agency GCHQ has said. Robert … More
Would you buy a handbag from Plada or Loius Vuitton?
When two new luxury fashion boutiques opened in the Chinese city of Renhuai this summer, it was hard to tell … More
Beyoncé buys out Ivy Park venture from Sir Philip Green
Beyoncé has ended a business venture with Topshop boss Sir Philip Green by buying him out of Ivy Park, the … More
House of Fraser to shut another four stores
House of Fraser (HoF) is closing four more stores, all based in major shopping centres. The department store chain, bought … More
