4 d. ago More than 140 Claire’s Accessories stores saved by new rescue deal

More than 140 stores, however, remain at risk

Events

4 d. ago Cash is still king across Africa. Can a new payment platform transform business?

Digital system that facilitates instant money transfers touted as potential game-changer for cross-border tradeFrom the tea houses of the ancient town of Casbah to the lemonade stalls in the Roman ruins of Tipaza and the fashion stores of downtown Algiers, cash remains king in and around the capital of Africa’s third largest economy.Unlike in parts of east or west Africa, mobile money transfers are not a thing and only a few establishments take card payments. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Modella to buy 156 Claire’s Accessories stores in rescue deal

However, the future of 145 stores not included in the deal remains uncertain.

Economics

4 d. ago Donald Trump says deal to end Gaza war is close for 'the first time ever' as he meets Netanyahu today to push peace plan over the line

Trump believes the agreement is close after talks with Arab leaders last week, insisting it would free hostages, secure a ceasefire and force Hamas to disarm.

Politics

5 d. ago Hobbycraft to shut store today after launching 70% off closing down sale

The high street retail giant is due to close its branch today, the last of three shops to close their doors in the past week, after it announced a massive 70% closing down sale

Politics

6 d. ago Shoppers clear shelves in huge closing down sale as beauty chain shuts 56 stores this week – see the full list

A MAJOR high street beauty chain will close its remaining stores this weekend after it tumbled into administration. Bodycare used to operate 115 stores but it was forced to appoint administrators from Interpath Advisory earlier this month. Exactly 32 stores closed with immediate effect, making around 450 employees redundant. Meanwhile, 30 stores closed a week...

Economics

9 d. ago Murdoch’s TikTok? Trump offers allies another lever of media control

Under the known terms of the deal with China, TikTok would get a new board, including Murdochs and EllisonsDonald Trump revealed last week the US and China are close to inking a deal to let TikTok continue operating in the US. Details are not final, but should the agreement go through as has been reported, the owners of the US’s most powerful cable TV channels may soon also steer the nation’s most influential social network. The arrangement would gift Trump’s billionaire allies a degree of control over US media that would be vast and unprecedented.Here’s what we know. Under the known terms of the deal, which Trump declared has the tentative buy-in of Chinese president Xi Jinping, TikTok in the US would get a new group of US investors, led by the US software giant Oracle, which would license TikTok’s vaunted recommendation algorithm and take over its security. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago British homeware brand is shutting its last ever UK store after 120 years as it launches mega ‘final clearance’ sale

IT'S the final curtain call for a British homeware brand that has been in business for nearly 120 years. As it shuts its last ever UK store and launches a mega "final clearance" sale on its remaining stock. Independent store Sturtons & Tappers Furnishings announced that its Winton store in Bournemouth will permanently close this...

Economics

9 d. ago Coleen Nolan’s son Shane accused of IGNORING his own daughter at live show as he slams child’s mother amid family feud

COLIN Nolan’s son Shane has been accused of IGNORING his own daughter at a live performance. It comes after he slammed his child’s mother Emma Kivell, amid their on going family feud. Things have been tense this week, when it was claimed by a source close to the Nolans that Emma has stopped Coleen, 60,...

Society

1 week ago Why Amazon Fresh failed: As all 19 remaining UK stores close, experts blame 'dystopian' concept that stoked fears of Big Brother surveillance

It was supposed to trigger a revolution in how we shop on the high street. But Amazon's 'dystopian' Fresh concept may instead be remembered as a failed experiment in mass surveillance.

Events

1 week ago West Lothian beauty retailer to shut up shop as company falls into administration

Bodycare, located in The Centre, Livingston, will be one of the brand's last shops to close after the company collapsed into administration.

Politics

1 week ago Bodycare: Locations of 56 remaining stores to close this week

The final round of closures is expected to happen by Saturday, resulting in 444 job losses.

Politics

1 week ago Major high street beauty chain closes all remaining 56 stores as 444 jobs lost

Bodycare collapsed into administration earlier this month and administrators have announced the closure of its 56 remaining stores

Politics

1 week ago Charlie Kirk’s funeral and memorial service expected to draw nearly 100,000 people to Arizona: Live updates

The public memorial service and funeral for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, who was killed last week, will be held in Arizona on Sunday morning amid tight security.

Politics

2 w. ago Poundland set to close two more Scottish stores as early as next week

The announcement brings Poundland's total closures to 68 this year.

Politics

2 w. ago Full list of 30 Bodycare stores closing this week starting today

Bodycare fell into administration at the start of September, putting more than 100 stores at risk. Now, 30 stores are set to close this week with 450 jobs at risk

Politics

2 w. ago Beauty chain to close 2 Scots stores this week and 28 more across the country

The move will see the company reduce from around 147 stores to just 85.

Politics

2 w. ago Manchester United winger considering transfer offer from UAE Pro League club

Man Utd youngster Sam Mather was close to joining Turkish club Kayserispor last week but the move collapsed.

Sport

2 w. ago Lanarkshire Bodycare store remains open as administrators are called in

Its East Kilbride branch was among the nine remaining shops in the country kept open as they try and find a way forward for the struggling business.

Politics

2 w. ago Are there 12 episodes in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3?

The YA drama is set to come to a close this week

Politics