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Family Businesses Call For Greater Support As 92% Say Current Policies Fall Short
When asked whether they felt the government was doing enough to support family businesses, a resounding 92% of respondents said no.
Oct 282 min read


Why Gen Z Could Transform The UK’s Small Business Landscape
“Young adults in the UK are brimming with entrepreneurial ambition, but a persistent barrier threatens to stall the next wave of small...
Sep 122 min read


Support More Young People Into Work
Young people deserve better than unemployment after spending years studying for their exams, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has...
Aug 213 min read


Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rates
The Bank of England has made a significant decision to cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4% which could mean that borrowing becomes...
Aug 75 min read


M&S Opens Brand-New Flagship Store In Bristol City Centre
M&S has returned to Bristol city centre, this morning unveiling its brand-new 80,000 sq ft flagship store at Cabot Circus.
2 days ago3 min read


Jeweller F.Hinds Reflects On A Successful Run Of New Stores
F.Hinds, the family owned and run jewellers established in 1856, opened their second store in Scotland, at The Centre Livingston in September, along with another store in the South East.
Oct 222 min read


Retail Is Helping Double The Amount Of Young People Into Work
New research from M&S reveals that retail is helping more young people into work than any other sector, with nearly 1 in 4 beginning their careers in the industry - more than double the total for any other industry in the UK.
Oct 215 min read


Card Spending Declines In September, But ‘Treat Purchases’ Gets A Boost
Consumer card spending declined -0.7 per cent year-on-year in September, down from 0.5 per cent growth in August and lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 4.1 per cent.
Oct 154 min read


Co-op Warns 60,000 Small Shops At Risk Without Urgent Business Rates Relief
Britain’s high streets face a critical moment, the Co-op has warned, as new research reveals 60,000 small shops and 150,000 jobs could disappear without urgent business rates reform. The findings, released ahead of the Autumn Budget, show around 7 in 10 UK adults (69%) lack confidence that the Government will deliver on its promise of relief for small businesses - despite repeated pledges in previous budgets. If reforms are not delivered, 10% of small high street business o
Oct 134 min read


Sainsbury’s Confirms Talks Regarding Sale Of Argos
Following recent media speculation, J Sainsbury plc (“Sainsbury’s”) confirms that it is in discussions regarding a potential sale of...
Sep 251 min read


Brusco One Of Best UK Workplaces In Retail, Hospitality & Leisure
Brusco is proud to announce that it has been officially recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Retail, Hospitality & Leisure...
Sep 152 min read


Furniture Village To Open New Store In Worcester Elgar Retail Park
Award-winning family business Furniture Village is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of a new store located in Worcester’s...
Aug 111 min read


Brand-New Coffee Shop Opens At M&S Swindon Orbital
Following a transformation of its foodhall, M&S at Swindon’s Orbital Shopping Park has today opened its brand-new Coffee Shop. Customers...
Aug 81 min read


Co-op Stands Firm On Climate, Opportunity And Community
As political and public debate grows around the need to rebuild social cohesion and restore fairness in the UK’s most deprived...
Aug 43 min read


Brits Go Bananas For Fruit Trying To Keep Cool During The Heatwave
Brits have literally gone bananas for fruit as they look to keep hydrated during the scorching weather. In the last month Tesco has seen...
Jul 312 min read


Aldi First Supermarket To Pay Store Assistants At Least £13 An Hour
Aldi is set to become the first supermarket to pay Store Assistants at least £13.00 an hour. The new minimum rate, which increases to...
Jul 311 min read


Swinton Co-op Re-launches Following Store Transformation
Swinton’s Station Steet Co-op has relaunched following an 11-week programme of improvements to transform the store throughout. The...
Jul 302 min read


M&S Douglas Begins Exciting Store Transformation
M&S has started work on the development of its highly anticipated, expanded Foodhall in Douglas. The new Foodhall is expected to open...
Jul 292 min read


Aldi Now Scotland's Second Biggest Supermarket By Volume
Aldi Scotland has overtaken Asda for the first time to become Scotland’s second largest supermarket by volume, new data from Kantar has...
Jul 281 min read


The Declining High Street: A Tale of Challenges And Transformation
For generations, the UK high street has been the beating heart of towns and cities across the country. It's where people shopped, dined,...
Jul 243 min read


Great UK Cherry Crop On The Way After Perfect Spring
British cherries will be the next crop to benefit from the warmest UK Spring on record when the fruit starts going on sale across the UK...
Jul 213 min read


Expansion Of Family Favourites At M&S
M&S is expanding its range of family favourites and household essentials as it moves to become a true shopping list retailer. The Bigger...
Jul 152 min read


Aldi Reveals Latest Priority Locations For New Stores
Aldi has announced an updated list of priority locations across the UK where it is hoping to seek sites for new stores. The UK’s...
Jul 142 min read


M&S Steps Up Store Rotation Programme With £300m Investment
M&S is significantly accelerating its store rotation and renewal programme, with sixteen new, nine extended and twelve renewed stores...
Jul 22 min read
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