31 h. ago Where did it all go wrong for Pret? Coffee chain disappoints customer base after scrapping loyalty scheme

The announcement marks the chain's latest strategy to 'double down' on delivering strong value in a bid to please customers following an arguably tumultuous past few years for the company.

Economics

33 h. ago I was furious after a major change in airline loyalty scheme

Forget cramped flights -sail across the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2, a slower, smoother, and surprisingly affordable way to cross the pond.

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3 d. ago Ikea introduces new charge and shoppers won't be happy about it

There is now a £2 fee when you order an item online to collect from an Ikea branch - however, members of its Family loyalty scheme can still use this service for free

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5 d. ago Pret A Manger launches new initiative to rival the supermarket lunch

The sandwich and coffee chain has said it will test the format in the final three months of 2025

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5 d. ago Pret A Manger writes down a third of its value from 2018 JAB takeover

Sandwich and coffee chain blames global economic gloom, UK employer tax rises and higher interest rates

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5 d. ago Pret A Manger launches own range of meal deals in bid to take on the supermarkets

The sandwich and coffee chain has said it will test the meal deal format in the final three months of 2025

Economics

5 d. ago Pret to test meal deals as chain focuses on value to drive demand

The sandwich and coffee chain has said it will trial the meal deal format in the final three months of this year.

Economics

9 d. ago H&M: UK high street fashion chain shakes up its loyalty scheme

Shoppers face higher spending thresholds as the retailer tweaks its perks 🎁

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9 d. ago H&M makes big change to loyalty scheme and shoppers won't like it

The high street chain has made a change to how much money you need to spend before you receive a money off voucher - here is how it impacts you

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1 week ago Morrisons makes major change to Christmas saver loyalty scheme

The Christmas Savers Club allows you to earn bonuses on your savings when you spend money at one particular UK grocer - but a big change is coming for 2025

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2 w. ago 'Shame!' say shoppers as Nectar axes popular points swap offer

Disappointed customers have been reacting to the news on social media, with one person saying: 'It's the only thing I spend points on.'

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3 w. ago Costa: Britain's biggest high street coffee chain 'set to be sold' by Coca Cola

Coca-Cola could be looking to sell Britain's biggest high street coffee chain as the global fizzy drinks brand has reportedly started talking to investors who are open to acquiring Costa

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3 w. ago ‘These are Ukrainian lands’: people in Donetsk pour scorn on Putin’s territorial demands

In Kramatorsk, 12 miles from the frontline, daily life goes on amid the constant threat of attacksIn a branch of the Ukrainian coffee chain Lviv Croissants in the frontline city of Kramatorsk, there is a noticeboard where people leave coloured Post-it notes with simple hand-drawn messages. One just says “Kramatorsk”, with red hearts below and a yellow and blue semi-circular fan above, the colours of Ukraine.Among those looking at the notes is Bohdan, a 26-year-old, who has been serving in the army for the past three years. The soldier, now in logistics, has chosen to spend his one day off in Kramatorsk with his dog Arnold to photograph for himself recent Russian bombing on a city where he was based for 18 months. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Wetherspoons customer fumes at menu change before Sir Tim Martin says 'vamooshed'

A Wetherspoons customer was left disappointed after a change to the pub chain's menu when the tuna option disappeared, but Sir Tim Martin is involved and it could return

Economics

3 w. ago Wetherspoons customer rages at jacket potato as Tim Martin says 'your wish is my command'

A Wetherspoons customer was left disappointed after a change to the pub chain's menu when the tuna option disappeared, but Sir Tim Martin is involved and it could return

Economics

3 w. ago UK high street coffee chain with 2,000 branches announces another closure

An exact date has not yet been confirmed, but the company said all affected staff have been offered alternative roles in nearby stores

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