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.
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 |…
Businesses are poised for a blockbuster Black Friday, as shifts for temporary staff in warehouses and distribution are up 42% compared to last year, according to new data from Indeed… The post Black Friday jobs boom: Delivery and warehouse shifts jump 42% compared to 2020 appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
A group of 48 wine and spirits companies have warned the government that due to HGV driver shortages some alcoholic beverages could be missing during the festive period. Transport Secretary… The post The fizz could be taken out of Christmas as HGV driver shortages and delays at ports is hitting alcohol stocks appeared first on…
Research by Which? has revealed that a massive 99.5% of Black Friday deals are actually cheaper, or the same price at other times in the year. In their investigation of… The post Almost 100% of Black Friday deals aren’t what they seem, according to a Which? investigation appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Downing Street has indicated that the global supply chain could affect Christmas shoppers as there are still “some issues” to get some presents in. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said… The post Downing Street warns Christmas could be hit with global supply challenges as there could be ‘some issues’ appeared first on London Business News…
After being one of the best performing names on the UK stock market in 2020 with a 355% share price gain, AO has come back to earth with a bump.… The post AO’s nightmare before Christmas appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
The home delivery expert ParcelHero is forecasting a £7bn monster Black Friday, but says retailers who still plan to focus all their bargains on one day – ignoring the problems created by… The post Long stretched-out Black Friday deals may help prevent a supply chain nightmare appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Black Friday originated in the US as part of Thanksgiving traditions and has since become a high-profile date in the UK, effectively marking the start of the festive shopping season,… The post Majority of shoppers are choosing to boycott Black Friday opting to shop independently appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
