6 h. ago Popular department store reveals the shopping trends of 2025: From Oasis to summer heatwaves

The announcement of Oasis' 41-date reunion tour sparked a notable boom in fashion

Economics

21 h. ago The hidden risks of using ‘buy now, pay later’ when Christmas shopping

Services like Klarna can feel deceptively inexpensive – but come with pitfalls

Economics

34 h. ago Why holiday shopping could be more frustrating this season as shoppers are urged to follow golden rule

The industry has invested in new training programs to prepare workers for tense encounters

Economics

39 h. ago Sophie Kinsella once revealed the celebrity fan who ‘made her day’

The author has died at the age of 55, three years after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer

Politics

46 h. ago Hidden gem town is 'food capital' with monthly artisan market

The Yorkshire town is renowned for its foodie credentials, with independent shops and eateries producing unique and acclaimed products - all sourced locally from the area

Politics

61 h. ago A new independent record shop is opening in north London this week

A new independent record shop is opening in north London this week  Time Out Worldwide

Politics

61 h. ago Christmas shoppers issued AI warning as scammers impersonate UK businesses

Christmas shoppers have been warned over websites purporting to be “ quaint UK businesses,” but are actually made by artificial intelligence (AI) and based thousands of miles away.

Events

61 h. ago Shopify’s president says the ‘greatest performers he knows’ avoid incredibly long working hours

‘They’re just incredibly efficient with their time,’ Harley Finklestein said

Politics

67 h. ago I visited underrated little city with 150 independent shops almost as pretty as Cambridge

This small city enchants visitors with cobbled medieval streets, centuries-old buildings, and a cathedral with the UK's tallest spire - plus it's just minutes from Stonehenge

Politics

67 h. ago I visited underrated city just two hours from Wales and didn't want to leave

Salisbury has over 150 independent businesses, a stunning cathedral with the UK's tallest spire, medieval streets, and one of Britain's most haunted pubs

Politics

3 d. ago These possible Roman relics were found for sale at a charity shop

A mystery customer spotted the 11 rings and two medallions in the display case with a price tag of $30

Economics

3 d. ago Tiny Welsh market town with one of UK's best high streets has no empty shops

The charming market town has won awards for its thriving independent shops and has no empty premises on the high street

Economics

3 d. ago Tiny market town packed with independent shops has one of the UK's best high streets

Crickhowell in Powys, Wales, has been named as the UK's Best High Street, and is a place where small businesses thrive and locals are fiercely proud of their town centre

Economics

3 d. ago 'Magical' village packed with independent shops, pubs and 'spectacular' church

This charming village near the Peak District offers an impressive food scene, independent shops, and the stunning 14th century 'cathedral of the Peaks'

Politics

4 d. ago Is this really the happiest place to live in Britain? Market town lauded for its independent shops and breathtaking views

The so-called 'Gateway to the Dales', has outshone arguably trendier rivals to take top spot in Rightmove's coveted Happy at Home index - and locals are not remotely surprised.

Economics

4 d. ago Employee arrested after allegedly setting fire to store the day before Thanksgiving

A supermarket employee has been arrested and charged with arson after a shelf full of kitchen roll was set on fire, starting a huge blaze in a busy store as shoppers prepared for Thanksgiving.

Events

6 d. ago Experts reveal why store credit cards are a tricky option for buying holiday gifts

Deferred interest and high annual percentage rates (APR) can make store credit cards costly

Politics

7 d. ago Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana

Federal border agents have descended on a Hispanic enclave just outside New Orleans and local business owners are suffering

Politics

7 d. ago Small businesses prepare for their busiest period as they fill High Street void

SMALL businesses are banking on tomorrow to kickstart a bumper Christmas. It marks the annual Small Business Saturday, when shoppers are urged to shop local and support independent retailers nationwide. The campaign — founded in the US 15 years ago — arrived in the UK in 2013. Since then, it has seen a huge growth...

Politics

7 d. ago I tried to do all my Christmas shopping in 60 minutes – here’s what happened

The average person spends 41 hours prepping for Christmas – and more than six hours of that time is spent shopping. Armed with a timer, a laptop and a tighter budget than usual, Charlotte Cripps set out to find 27 gifts in under an hour

Economics