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10 things you need to know about setting up a street-side business

Setting up a business seems like a Herculean task. You always feel like you have more chances of failing and losing money than scaling a fledgling business. At the start… The post 10 things you need to know about setting up a street-side business appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

‘Significant numbers of older people are already struggling’ with cost of living as food prices rise by 30%

Supermarkets have put the price of food up by 30% as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Aldi increased the cost of more than 100 value range items in their stores.… The post ‘Significant numbers of older people are already struggling’ with cost of living as food prices rise by 30% appeared first on London Business…

Ukraine war is pushing the price of chicken feed to ‘record levels’ creating soaring egg prices leaving many farmers forced to quit

A key ingredient for chicken feed is pushing up the cost for farmers to “record levels” leaving many unable to meet production costs with few just about breaking even. The… The post Ukraine war is pushing the price of chicken feed to ‘record levels’ creating soaring egg prices leaving many farmers forced to quit appeared…

Expert warns 37% of transport and warehousing companies up their rates which will lead to higher retail prices for millions of families

The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Business Insights report shows transport and storage companies were forced to pass on higher costs to their customers in April. The home delivery… The post Expert warns 37% of transport and warehousing companies up their rates which will lead to higher retail prices for millions of families appeared…

Thousands of ‘angry Asda workers’ vote in favour for strike action for being asked to take a ‘pay cut’ as bosses have a ‘hefty...

Keyworkers should not be forced into self-funding their own pay rise via cuts to their sick pay, says GMB Union Thousands of Asda workers have indicated they are ready to… The post Thousands of ‘angry Asda workers’ vote in favour for strike action for being asked to take a ‘pay cut’ as bosses have a…

Wincanton announces new five-year contract with The White Company

Wincanton who are a leading supply chain partner for UK business, today announces it has been awarded a new five-year contract with luxury lifestyle retailer, The White Company. The contract… The post Wincanton announces new five-year contract with The White Company appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

McColls to be suspended from the London Stock Exchange

The convenience store McColls are to have their shares suspended from the London Stock Exchange as they are unable to get their accounts signed off in time. The struggling retailer… The post McColls to be suspended from the London Stock Exchange appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Tesco teams up with Uber Eats to make rapid grocery deliveries via the supermarket’s Whoosh service

Tesco has teamed up with Uber Eats to expand their rapid grocery delivery service via the supermarket’s Whoosh service. Supermarkets are cashing in on the demand for their customers wanting… The post Tesco teams up with Uber Eats to make rapid grocery deliveries via the supermarket’s Whoosh service appeared first on London Business News |…

Mid-May deadline set for Boot’s suitors

Goldman Sachs, advisers of Boots’ owner Walgreens Boots Alliance, has told suitors of the pharmacy chain that it has until Mid-May to put in bids. Sky News reported that Asda,… The post Mid-May deadline set for Boot’s suitors appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Don’t stop the music: Expert says it’s time online retailers reconsider background music to boost spending

Online sales are booming, snaffling 28% of all retail spending. There are still some advantages that physical stores have over web sites, however, including creating the right ambience to encourage… The post Don’t stop the music: Expert says it’s time online retailers reconsider background music to boost spending appeared first on London Business News |…

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