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Which? warns over jack mackerel as tinned fish alternative
Consumer group Which? has described the sale of jack mackerel, a cheaper and less nutritious fish species, as an example of “skimpflation” as it appears on more supermarket shelves.
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Primark set to launch home delivery service
Primark is preparing to introduce home deliveries, marking a further move into online retail four years after its first step into internet shopping.
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Mike Ashley criticises Burnham’s High Street plans
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has attacked Burnham’s High Street plans as “populist” and criticised the prime minister’s latest cost of living and...
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Mobile payments rise as decline in cash use slows
New data indicates mobile wallet payments are becoming more common, with debit cards the default payment method for nine in 10 users, while the declin...
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Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
Harvey Nichols, the business founded in 1831, has been bought by the owner of Sports Direct after appointing an administrator in June.
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Some energy customers may need to act to secure £150 bill discount
Some people could miss out on a £150 reduction on their energy bill if they are not named on the account before the relevant deadline.
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Argos faces shopper test as retailer undergoes makeover
Argos is being revamped after decades on the high street, as its owners seek to address pressure from newer competitors including Amazon.
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Sainsbury’s to sell Argos in £120m deal
Sainsbury’s is to sell Argos for £120m, with the retailer set to continue operating in Sainsbury’s stores under the terms of the agreement.
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Chinese robotics firms target UK retail amid labour pressures
BBC News reports that weak productivity growth and labour shortages in Britain are creating opportunities for Chinese robotics companies in the UK ret...
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Greggs profits rise as new salads and matcha drinks lift sales
Greggs reported higher first-half sales and profits after expanding its menu with products including protein-focused salads and iced matcha lattes.