A huge rise in sales is predicted on Black Friday this year, which takes place on 26 November despite some retailers being affected by ongoing supply shortages, a lack of… The post Bagging a bargain this Black Friday or is it ‘Black November’? appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Retail giant Marks & Spencer’s shares rose to their highest in two-and-a-half-years following reports that New York-based Apollo Global Management is eyeing a buyout. The Sunday Times reported that the… The post M&S shares jump over takeover speculation appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Retail sales were up 0.8% in October, figures out today show. Clothing sales are now just 0.5% below pre pandemic levels and second-hand stores contribute the most to non-food sales… The post Christmas comes early for retailers appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Greggs has warned that they have a shortage of vegan sausage rolls this winter with London stores being the worst affected. The high street baker said that Richmond, South Woodford,… The post Greggs could run out of vegan sausage rolls this winter due to supply issues, but the ‘sausage roll is safe’ appeared first on…
The current shortage of trained HGV drivers has impacted on retailers and manufacturers across the UK. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Vacancies at all levels of retail… The post Shortage of HGV drivers has impacted retailers and manufacturers which is just the tip of the iceberg appeared first on London Business News…
A Tesco worker claimed that after being “held hostage” by his pregnant boss has won £48,000 at tribunal for sex discrimination as she tried to get him to work extra… The post Tesco worker ‘held hostage’ and ‘falsely imprisoned’ by tiny pregnant female boss wins £48,000 payout appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Shoppers in the UK are the least likely to go to malls and stores to buy gifts this holiday season. Only 18% percent of consumers in the region plan to… The post Just 18% of shoppers will buy Christmas gifts in-store this year appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Singles Day, which kicked off in China in 1993, has become the world’s biggest shopping event – an £84bn extravaganza. This year, Brits should jump aboard the international bandwagon, says… The post Singles Day bargains could save Christmas this year, says ParcelHero appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Online stores are gearing themselves up for the busiest time of the year from Black Friday to Christmas, with retailers expected to send up to 95% more parcels compared to… The post 95% predicted increase in online deliveries during peak period will push shipping networks to the edge appeared first on London Business News |…
A major supermarket has claimed that Christmas tables will not be left bare as turkeys and toys will be on the shelves. The chief executive of Sainsbury’s Simon Roberts said… The post Major supermarket says supply issues will not leave Christmas tables bare appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
