46 h. ago Seaham Asda petrol station murder probe launched as man in 20s dies on forecourt

Police have cordoned off the Esso petrol station on Stockton Road, Seaham where a man was killed after being hit by a car on the forecourt - police say three men have been arrested

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5 d. ago Retailers suffer ‘drab’ Christmas as shoppers shun gifting for sales – figures

Total UK retail sales were up 1.2% year-on-year in December – well below last December’s growth of 3.2% and the 12-month average of 2.3%.

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6 d. ago UK shoppers buy less food and drink as experts blame 'fat jab Christmas'

Grocery sales hit £19.6billion over the four weeks to December 27 - up 2.5% compared to the previous year - but sales on a volume basis fell 0.2%

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7 d. ago Shoppers buy less food and booze over festive period in Britain's first 'fat jab Christmas'

Although supermarket sales in December rose 3.8 per cent to a record £13.8billion, fuelled by food price inflation, the volume of physical items bought declined, according research firm Worldpanel.

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1 week ago M&S cheers record number of Christmas shoppers as food sales swell

Christmas food ranges helped lift spending over the period, the retailer said.

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1 week ago Aldi UK nets £1.65bn in Christmas sales and reveals what shoppers were buying

“This Christmas proved once again that a great quality Christmas can still be affordable” – Giles Hurley, CEO

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2 w. ago M&S Christmas gift loved by shoppers slashed to £2.50 in January sales

Shoppers have been snapping up the bargains, with many items half price

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2 w. ago B&M shoppers shocked after spotting 'disorientating' item in stores days after Christmas

Shoppers even said it "feels illegal" to see the item less than a week after Christmas

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2 w. ago Walmart confirms extended holiday return policy & it includes post

WALMART has officially updated its return policy, giving shoppers more time to return Christmas gifts. As the end of the festive season approaches, the retail giant is making changes to its shopping rules. With the holidays typically bringing a surge in returns, Walmart, like many other retailers, is preparing for a higher-than-usual return rate. Estimates...

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3 w. ago Man makes charity shop purchase and gets a lot more than he bargained for

A man was left floored after visiting a charity shop on Christmas Eve, and is now urging shoppers to keep an important piece of information in mind when browsing next year

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3 w. ago Christmas dinner ruined by 'rancid' Tesco turkeys as shoppers blast 'manky' smell

A shopper who bought a Christmas turkey, within date, complained of a strong smell that wouldn't disappear

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3 w. ago Tesco shoppers say Christmas dinner is 'ruined' as 'rancid' turkeys get binned

Several families have complained on social media that their festive feasts were spoiled by the supermarket's turkeys

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3 w. ago The favourite childhood Christmas memories of south east London

The favourite childhood Christmas memories of south east London  News Shopper

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3 w. ago Londoners react to TfL cancellation of all buses on Christmas Day

Londoners react to TfL cancellation of all buses on Christmas Day  News Shopper

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3 w. ago The brightest and most beautiful Christmas trees in south east London

The brightest and most beautiful Christmas trees in south east London  News Shopper

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3 w. ago More shoppers hit high streets and retail parks for late Christmas purchases

Figures from retail technology specialists MRI Software showed footfall up to 1pm on Christmas Eve was up 2.4% year-on-year.

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3 w. ago The chaotic scenes in Welsh town as shoppers make final dash for Christmas gifts

Hundreds flocked to their nearest shopping centre, in what seemed to be a last minute attempt to buy Christmas gifts and essentials

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3 w. ago Christmas shoppers can get 'brilliant quality' £110 Trespass coat for £17 through online deal stack

"True to size. Beautiful coat, not to heavy but still lovely and warm. Fits a treat"

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3 w. ago Man dies in Asda supermarket in front of horrified Christmas shoppers

A man has died in an Asda supermarket in Southampton in front of horrified Christmas shoppers after a 'serious medical incident' at around 2.30pm this afternoon

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3 w. ago Asda tragedy as man dies in store after 'serious incident' as 999 crews swarm

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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