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Supply Chain
Labour shortages could continue for two-years, CBI warns
Labour supply problems could last for up to two years and will not be solved by the end of the…
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Supply Chain
Gov needs to tackle ‘short and systemic’ supply problems, commission warns
The government has been urged to “get a handle” on the “immediate and systemic” problems currently causing the supply chain…
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Coronavirus
Staycations boost footfall recovery in August
Staycations helped footfall improve in August by around a quarter from -24.2% in July to -18.6% in August, with the…
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Clothing & Shoes
Frasers to open new Flannels store in Livingston
The Frasers Group will open a new Flannels store at the Centre shopping centre in Livingston, after committing to take…
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Supermarkets
Morrisons takeover could weaken pension security, pension trustees warn
A takeover of Morrisons could “materially weaken” the security of its pensions schemes if additional protections are not implemented, according…
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Supermarkets
Online grocery sales fall by 10% as in-store sales rise to £7.7bn
UK supermarkets experienced 50 million more in-store visits in the last four weeks ending 14 August 2021 compared with the…
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Supermarkets
Morrisons eyes ex-Tesco boss Terry Leahy as chairman
Morrisons is reportedly considering appointing former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy as its next chairman if a £7bn takeover bid…
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Supermarkets
Morrisons accepts £7bn offer from CD&R
Morrisons has revealed it has accepted a new £7bn offer from US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CD&R).…
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Supermarkets
M&S launches food range in 150 new countries
M&S has announced a partnership with worldwide export platform British Corner Shop, enabling customers in over 150 countries to purchase…
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Economy
Inflation slows to 2% in July
Inflation slowed to 2% in July down from 2.5% the previous month, according to the latest figures from the Office…
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