26 h. ago Simple bag, big payday: Trader Joe’s totes are so popular they are selling for up to $50K

The tote bags originally sell for under $5 at the popular grocery store chain

Economics

4 d. ago UK's oldest fish and chip shop refuses to sell one popular dish

Two Steps gained its name from locals during the First World War when it was distinctive as the one with 'two steps to get in'

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5 d. ago How BYD just overtook Tesla to become the world’s most popular EV seller

Elon Musk’s firm has seen its sales drop for the second straight year. Anthony Cuthbertson charts the company’s recent decline, as well as the meteoric rise of China’s BYD

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7 d. ago I’m not sure a bakery needs a branded condom – can any business resist selling merch now? | Elle Hunt

From Trader Joe’s totes to Greggs jewellery, swag mania reveals how small businesses can promote their ‘brands’ – and how we use stuff to signal our tribeFor all its many charms, Norwich tends to lag behind London on internet-buzzy trends (personally, I count that as among its charms), but it’s not always easy to pinpoint by exactly how long. So I was interested to spot, on a recent trip into the fine city, a woman carrying a Trader Joe’s-branded tote bag.Trader Joe’s is a US supermarket; it does not operate in the UK, let alone East Anglia. And yet its merchandise – specifically this black-strapped, red-stamped but otherwise unremarkable tote bag – has been increasingly ubiquitous in London this year, as noted by the New York Times in July. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago 'Incredible' Marc Jacobs perfume that 'lasts all day' slashed to £25 at B&M

The discount retailer is selling a popular Marc Jacobs perfume, and it could be perfect for last-minute Christmas shoppers

Economics

3 w. ago 'Superb' crime drama based on popular selling novels streaming for free on BBC

The books have sold over 20 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 40 languages, and viewers can't get enough the TV adaptation

Events

3 w. ago Two popular salad chains advised to ‘sell smaller’ as customers swap for fast food

This month, Just Salad doubled sales in Manhattan by cutting a market plate’s price from $14.99 to $9.99

Economics

3 w. ago The £12 Christmas party fake tan so popular a bottle sells 'every 20 seconds'

A refreshing change from the typical biscuit-like smell associated with fake tans, it has a pleasant, tropical mango and guava fragrance

Economics

4 w. ago Bag 'cheaper' theatre tickets in London this Christmas by using 1 simple trick

Bag 'cheaper' theatre tickets in London this Christmas by using 1 simple trick  My London

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last month 'My dog tested pigs in blankets treats and loved them so much she pawed for more'

These dog treats are so popular they keep selling out and they are perfect for pooches at Christmas

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