12 h. ago Primark: iconic fashion brand boss warns large UK stores face 'pressure'

Shoppers could see fewer big high-street stores as rising taxes threaten to hit retailers’ wallets 💸

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14 h. ago Aldi boss warns higher business costs could ‘find their way’ into supermarkets

Many large retailers have blamed rising costs for helping worsen food inflation in the UK.

Economics

15 h. ago Tax hikes spell even higher prices for shoppers, Aldi boss warns Rachel Reeves

The boss of Aldi has warned Rachel Reeves not to hike supermarket's costs at her upcoming Budget, as sales topped £18billion in the UK and Ireland last year.

Economics

16 h. ago Tax hikes spell even higher prices for consumers, Aldi boss warns Rachel Reeves

The boss of Aldi has warned Rachel Reeves not to hike supermarket's costs at her upcoming Budget, as sales topped £18billion in the UK and Ireland last year.

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17 h. ago Cos takes centre stage at New York fashion week and Gwyneth Paltrow rebrands

The high street brand moves beyond fast fashion with a brutalist collection, while Paltrow loses the gimmicksThe headline act on day four of New York fashion week had all the hallmarks of a typical designer catwalk, including a pulsating soundtrack and a front row peppered with Hollywood stars. However, there was a twist. Instead of a luxury brand staging the show on Sunday, it was the high street label Cos.The Swedish label, founded in 2007 by the H&M group, welcomed guests including the British actors Jodie Turner-Smith and Naomi Watts as well as the singer Lauryn Hill to a former 1890s rope factory in Brooklyn. Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago Primark boss issues high street warning to Keir Starmer as 'anchor stores' under threat

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) warned on Friday that 400 large-format stores are at risk if they were included in the Government's new business rates surtax

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25 h. ago Primark owner says larger stores to come under pressure from rates changes

George Weston said the Government ‘should not increase taxes on businesses any more’ in November.

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34 h. ago Union boss behind Tube strike warns drivers on £72k could walk out again despite 3.4% pay rise

The RMT rejected a 3.4% pay offer and is campaigning for a cut in members’ 35-hour weeks

Economics

41 h. ago Crocs launches cosy shearling clogs in collaboration with unexpected fashion brand

Crocs has teamed up with Hollister to create a new collection that combines comfort with laid-back Californian style, perfect for the chilly days ahead

Politics

41 h. ago Crocs teams up with unexpected fashion brand for its cosiest collection yet

Crocs is back with another fashion collab, this time with California-based label Hollister for potentially its cosiest collection to date

Politics

3 d. ago Giorgio Armani’s will says his brand should be sold or seek IPO

Late founder instructs heirs to gradually sell stakes with priority given to LVMH, L’Oréal or EssilorLuxotticaBusiness live – latest updatesThe Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani could soon be sold or become a publicly listed company, according to the late founder’s will.The fashion designer, who died last week at the age of 91, has said in his will that he wants his heirs to sell a 15% stake in the business within 18 months. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Giorgio Armani’s will outlines two options for future of fashion brand

The late designer has instructed his heirs to gradually sell the fashion brand he created 50 years ago or seek a stock market listing

Politics

4 d. ago UK fashion brand sold in Next and M&S on the brink of collapse

The retailer has filed a notice to appoint administrators, which signals a company is about to go bust and provides a temporary legal freeze that stops creditors from taking legal action for ten days

Politics

5 d. ago Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s daughter Apple lands first job as face of British fashion brand

Emily Ratajkowski, Gigi Hadid and Naomi Campbell have also modelled for brand

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5 d. ago Samantha Cameron's fashion firm folds: Brand worn by Kate and Queen Camilla offering 'urban uniform for busy women' never turned a profit

Lady Cameron, the wife of former Prime Minister, launched Cefinn in 2017, and once counted Gillian Anderson, Gabby Logan and Holly Willoughby among its fans.

Economics

6 d. ago Texas announces ban on Sharia Law after Muslim 'patrols' tried to ban alcohol and pork

Greg Abbott has banned Sharia Law in the state after an imam launched a campaign to pressure Muslim-owned stores to stop selling pork, alcohol and lottery tickets.

Politics

6 d. ago Tube strike misery to continue as RMT boss warns of ‘total collapse in industrial relations’

Sadiq Khan and Downing Street demand TfL and RMT get back to the negotiating table to end walkout

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6 d. ago Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter Apple becomes face of London fashion brand

Other names who have modelled for the brand include Emily Ratajkowski, Gigi Hadid and Naomi Campbell

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6 d. ago Rangers star named as 'huge positive' for under fire Russell Martin but Ibrox boss warned there's 'not enough'

The Rangers youngster has been praised for his early season impact

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6 d. ago BBC boss Tim Davie warns there could be more scandals to come after MasterChef furore

The BBC boss was grilled by MPs over the corporation's Glastonbury coverage, its Gaza documentary, and the recent investigation into MasterChef host Gregg Wallace

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