3 h. ago ‘It makes me sick’: the Amsterdam shops closing because of soaring rents

As Dutch capital prepares to celebrate 750th anniversary, small business owners fear for independent retailThe floral perfume of tea and coffee fills the air in ‘t Zonnetje (The Sun), as – behind the counter – Marie-Louise Velder weighs out loose leaf tea, parcelling black leaves into paper packets. Mahogany-coloured shelves are stacked with pots containing beans from Ethiopia, Java, India, alongside bric-a-brac, such as vintage tea tins and old master-style pictures.But in less than two months, the sun will set for good on this cosy shop in Amsterdam, which was founded in 1642. For the owner, the rent is just too high. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Sainsbury's and Tesco forced to lockdown everyday item after being 'besieged' by thieves

Starcheckers spotted the award-winning British blend slapped with anti-theft security tags at Sainsbury’s Local and Tesco Express stores in Croydon, south London

Politics

43 h. ago Tesco discontinues fan favourite item as shoppers say 'evening ruined'

Tesco supermarket shoppers say they can’t find the seasonal product in stores, and it is also no longer available to buy online

Politics

9 d. ago Tesco shoppers in disbelief after realising “game changing” £1.99 item is included in meal deal

Many shoppers were unaware you can get this £1.99 item in the store's meal deal

Economics

2 w. ago Warning over global shortage of popular drink after demand 'skyrockets'

The plant which produces the green tea powder, which grows in Japan, experienced a decline in production last autumn. Meanwhile, global demand has soared.

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3 w. ago Tesco addresses shortage of popular food item after customer complaints

Shoppers ave been expressing concern after item’s lengthy absence

Society

3 w. ago 'Shortage' of popular item at Tesco leaves shelves bare and shoppers furious

The issue is impacting shoppers with many of them noticing the bare shelves which has forced Tesco to apologise for the inconvenience caused.

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