Commons Committee demands answer from Asda over ‘unclear’ fire and hire evidence July 5, 2023 The Business and Trade Committee is demanding Asda provide more evidence over it’s “unclear” fire-and-rehire strategy, after some 7,000 workers were threatened with the practice back in May. Chair of the committee, Darren Jones, is hauling the ‘Big Four’ grocer back in front of MPs after it said it was “concerned about apparent discrepancies” between [...]
Supreme becomes ‘master distributor’ for top vape brands as shares spike July 5, 2023 Supreme shares are up five per cent today as the vaping giant announced it is now the “master distributor” for UK e-cigarette brands, although the company has reported weak annual profits. The firm has been chosen as the master distributor for two leading UK vaping brands, ElfBar and Lost Mary, which it will supply to [...]
Center Parcs: £4bn deal back in spotlight as frontrunners for British resorts firm bail July 5, 2023 The £4bn deal to buy British holiday resorts firm Center Parcs is back in the spotlight after two frontrunners for sale have reportedly dropped out of the race. Its Canadian owners, Brookfield, put the six strong holiday village up for sale in May, with the sale sparking interest from a flurry of private investment firms [...]
Matalan accused of ‘cowboy buying practices’ in cost-cutting drive July 5, 2023 A group of Asian suppliers has accused Matalan of “cowboy buying practices,” after the value retailer reportedly attempted to haggle for 20 per cent price cuts on some orders. The disgruntled supplier said the fashion and homewares brand displayed some of the “most aggressive, unreasonable buying practices” they had ever seen, speaking to The Times [...]
Quiz warns over ‘tough’ sales conditions as inflation weighs on shoppers July 5, 2023 Fashion chain Quiz has posted a jump in profits for the past year but cautioned over “tough” trading conditions in recent months as shoppers come under pressure from inflation. The womenswear business said it saw a “strong recovery” over the year to March but has seen sales slide more recently. Quiz recorded a 15 per [...]
Topps Tiles stays in black as soaring costs on supplies cools July 5, 2023 Topps Tiles was on track to deliver profit in line with expectations, as it was aided by strong sales in the third quarter and an easing of supply pressures. The home supplies retailer said inflationary pressures on the cost of goods and shipping costs reduced during the period, despite overall UK inflation still sitting at [...]
AO World swings back to profit thanks to reduced costs while revenue down 17 per cent July 5, 2023 AO World swung back into profit on reduced costs and better margins as the firm said it made a 17 per cent loss in revenue in its annual results. The white goods retailer said revenue decreased by 16.8 per cent to £1.1bn compared to £1.3bn in the same period last year ending 31 March, as [...]
‘Irresponsible’ Ladbrokes ad with Jake Paul banned by regulator July 5, 2023 An “irresponsible” tweet by Ladbrokes has been banned for featuring Jake Paul, a YouTuber and professional boxer who is a favourite among teenagers. The ad on the bookmaker’s Twitter feed, seen in February, featured an image of Paul and a caption saying: “@TommyTNTFury beat @JakePaul by split decision last night. So, we’ve got to ask [...]
Wine sector reeling as price of a bottle set to be taxed 20 per cent more come August July 4, 2023 Wine lovers will be taxed 20 per cent more on their favourite bottle of red or white in a month’s time, as the government steams ahead with its alcohol duty tax hikes, spelling further pain for customers and businesses. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the measures as part of the Spring Budget back in March, which [...]
Brits spend £4.1bn drinking beer at home during cost of living and price of a pint crises July 4, 2023 Brits are staying at home and cracking open cold beers from the fridge, as twin cost of living and price of a pint crises change drinkers’ habits. New research out today show a 25 per cent surge in beer sales in supermarkets and shops outside local boozers, during the cost of living crisis. While the [...]
