Retailers are using Black Friday as a tactic to lure shoppers back to the high street before Christmas, sector experts at trade credit insurer Atradius report. Black Friday is hoped… The post Black Friday is ‘a blinder’ for many small bricks and mortar businesses as the online ‘backlash begins’ appeared first on London Business News…
Retail experts have predicted that this could be the biggest Black Friday yet as shoppers are expected to spend nearly £9bn. Early spending data shows that people have spent more… The post Black Friday could be the biggest yet as it is forecast shoppers will spend almost £9bn appeared first on London Business News |…
Sofa specialist ScS has said that pent up demand has now significantly eased as shoppers bought earlier this year. In the 16 weeks to 20 November like-for-like orders fell by… The post Sofa specialist ScS sales hit by early Christmas shopping seeing shares fall appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
As the conversation surrounding MPs’ second jobs continues, new polling by Ipsos MORI shows around half of Britons disapprove of MPs being paid to do second jobs while they are… The post Half of Britons disapprove of MPs having second jobs – but it depends on what the job is appeared first on London Business…
Yoppie, the pioneers of personalised period care, has found that despite the UK having one of the strongest female workforces around the globe, the gender pay gap has widened in… The post Revealed: The countries with the largest working female population appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased to 7,892 units in October, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). October’s growth in output… The post Commercial vehicle output increases 17.2% in October appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
The Governments loan to Bulb Energy means that every customer is being supported by the taxpayer to the tune of about £1,000 and a new plan to support small energy… The post UK taxpayers support Bulb Energy customers with £1,000 per head appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Transport for London (TfL) finance chief Simon Kilonback has warned its finance committee that the entire Tube network could close unless there is government funding. London’s Tube network needs urgent… The post ‘Failure to secure government cash’ could lead to the entire Tube network facing closure as long-term repairs are needed appeared first on London…
The price of wheat has hit a nine year high and global demand for grain has pushed the price u by 26.7% over the last year. The price of pasta… The post Shoppers are being warned that the price of bread is set to skyrocket due to ‘inflationary pressures’ appeared first on London Business News…
Retailers reported that sales in November were good for the time of year and to the greatest extent since September 2015, according to the latest CBI quarterly Distributive Trades Survey.… The post As consumers shop early for Christmas retailers are putting prices ‘at the fastest pace since 1990’ appeared first on London Business News |…
