US jewellery retailer Stella & Dot is quitting the UK and Europe in a move dealing a blow to thousands of self-employed sales representatives
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Business committee head calls for probe into Provident Financial
The chairwoman of the Business Select Committee has called for a probe into Provident Financial after the embattled doorstep lender adv..
FatFace among clutch of retailers confirming ‘challenging’ conditions
Clothing chain FatFace joined a raft of retailers in revealing sales pressure after a tough Christmas on the high street.
The group sai..
Citizens Advice calls for bailiff regulator to be introduced
People are being put off complaining about bailiffs because the system is complicated and frustrating, Citizens Advice claims.
Sainsbury’s sees ‘cautious’ consumer spending hit Christmas sales
Sainsbury’s has blamed “cautious” consumer spending for falling sales over its festive quarter as its Argos business also suffered afte..
Jobs boost as Monzo opens operations centre in Cardiff
Digital bank Monzo is to create more than 300 jobs in Cardiff, in a major boost to Wales’s fintech ambitions.
Taylor Wimpey sees solid 2019, but watching for Brexit impact
House-builder Taylor Wimpey has cheered a stable property market in 2018 despite Brexit uncertainty, and said it was seeing “solid” sig..
Majestic toasts faster sales growth despite challenging Christmas
Majestic Wine has said the Christmas trading period was more challenging than expected, but reiterated its confidence of being a winner..
Shoe Zone shares step up as annual profits jump
Shares in Shoe Zone rose on Wednesday after the footwear retailer dished out £4 million to shareholders as a result of bumper annual pr..
Mothercare sales plummet as UK store closures continue
Mothercare’s UK sales dropped in the third quarter as the beleaguered retailer cut back on promotions amid its dramatic transformation ..
Sainsbury’s festive sales fall after non-food hit
Sainsbury’s has said sales dropped over its festive quarter after general merchandise trading was hit by consumer caution and as it hel..
Christmas sales boost for Ted Baker as probe into founder continues
Ted Baker has seen its Christmas sales jump despite allegations against its founder and challenges on the high street.
The fashion bran..
Greggs ups profit guidance as new product ranges pay off
Bakery chain Greggs has upped its profit guidance and pledged to continue innovating, a week after the launch of its vegan sausage roll..
Monzo and Funding Circle help put UK in lead for tech investment
Britain’s tech sector saw more venture capital investment and stock market flotations in 2018 than any other European country, as the l..
Nearly £5.4m spent by councils on ‘paupers’ funerals’ in 2017-18, research finds
Nearly £5.4 million was spent on “paupers’ funerals” by local authorities in the financial year 2017-18, a mutual insurer has found.
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