7 h. ago Major UK supermarket forced to go 'cash only' with shelves stripped bare

The Co-operative Group's CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq has issued an apology to customers who had to use cash — after the retailer's IT infrastructure was hit by a 'highly sophisticated' cyber attack

Economics

30 h. ago Major UK supermarket introduces veteran discount to stores for VE day

One supermarket will offer a discount to veterans and serving personnel from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 May as part of VE Day celebrations

Politics

32 h. ago Major UK supermarket celebrates anniversary with £6,000 reward give away to customers in May

Shoppers can gain up to a £6,000 reward as part of the store's anniversary celebrations

Economics

33 h. ago Morrisons to close another supermarket store next week after shutting 16 last month

The grocery store giant revealed last month that 16 of their Morrisons Daily locations were to close as the supermarket cited the National Insurance hike for employers for the closures

Politics

61 h. ago Is that a cat in the Cheetos? New York comedian spotlights the city’s famous bodega felines

Corner shop felines are already beloved by New Yorkers – and thanks to Michelladonna’s TikTok ‘interviews’, they’re going globalGrowing up in Ridgewood, Queens, the comedian Michelladonna (real name: Michelle Reiss), knew she could always count on seeing Lulu, a black-and-white striped cat, whenever she ran into the corner store for a snack. She counts Lulu as a close confidante, a silent witness to the goings-on of the neighborhood who knows everyone’s gossip.“I have literally gone to Lulu at the end of the night and been like, ‘Hey girl, let’s talk,’” says Michelladonna, who is 26. “That’s just part of life here: you say hi to the cat, you greet the manager, and then you continue your day.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago UK leading retailer to close at least 9 stores and over 126 jobs may be cut – see list

Hobbycraft, the UK's leading retailer for arts and crafts, has announced plans to close at least nine stores across the country after private equity firm owner Modella Capital launched an overhaul

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4 d. ago Major UK shoe chain to close store in weeks after 113 years on high street

The Welsh shoe chain has lasted two World Wars, but it seems the end is nigh on at least one of its iconic stores, with the company unable to cope with rising costs

Politics

4 d. ago UK struck by another earthquake as latest hits near major supermarket

The latest earthquake struck at 12.57am on Friday morning at a depth of 15km down, with a branch of one of the UK's most popular supermarkets just a short distance from it

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5 d. ago Sainsbury's: major supermarket expansion bringing 40 new stores to UK – how to apply for jobs and careers

Thousands of opportunities are landing soon at one of the UK’s biggest supermarket chains 🛒

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6 d. ago Major supermarket drops kids meal prices to just 60p in 205 stores throughout May

The offer will run throughout May, including through the half term school break

Economics

6 d. ago Major UK retailer brings in ROBOTS to undertake a 'crucial' supermarket task

A retail giant is trialling 'Tally' robots at three supermarkets in Wetherby, Redcar and Stockton, to monitor how products are being displayed on shelves.

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6 d. ago UK high street store to close all branches as boss makes 'heavy heart' announcement

The owner of the historic company said in an emotional Facebook statement that 'unfortunately the April increases for businesses has forced this decision' with all branches being closed

Politics

6 d. ago NatWest taking on 1.8million customers from major high street bank from today

Last June, the major supermarket bank announced plans to transfer its personal loans, credit cards, and savings accounts to the high street building society

Economics

7 d. ago Major supermarket issues urgent recall for chicken over food poisoning fear

Asda is urgently recalling its own-brand chicken breast slices over fears that the product was packaged with an incorrect use-by date.

Politics

8 d. ago 'So sad' say shoppers as major toy retailer set to close store this weekend

The store in Barrow-in-Furness had taken over a former Argos unit in the town centre in 2017 - but it will close for good on May 3

Politics

8 d. ago All UK high street shops closing in May including Wetherspoons and Poundland – see list

A number of retailers are set to close some of their stores this May in the latest blow to the country's struggling high streets – here's the full list of all the closures

Politics

9 d. ago NatWest shares exact date it will take on 1.8million customers in major takeover

Last June, the major supermarket bank announced plans to transfer its personal loans, credit cards, and savings accounts to the high street building society

Economics

1 week ago Major supermarket chain with over 1,000 sites to close store today in blow to shoppers

Local shoppers took to social media to share their frustration on the closure news with many noting that the next nearest Aldi site was around 1.5miles away

Economics

1 week ago Poundland to close stores across the UK – full list revealed

The low cost chain is struggling in the UK’s brutal retail landscape and its owner is hoping to offload it

Politics

1 week ago Major supermarket chain issues urgent recall for sausages that could contain plastic

Morrisons urged customers who have purchased the affected product not to eat it. Instead, they should bring it to a Morrisons store for a full refund

Politics