Heatwave boosts booze sales as men’s skincare products enjoy Love Island effect
Britons spent an extra £67 million on alcoholic drinks in July as the hot summer brought strong growth to the grocery market, supermarket figures show.
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House of Fraser apologises after cancelling all online orders
House of Fraser has apologised to customers after cancelling all orders placed online.
Asda notches up second quarter sales growth
Asda has notched up another rise in quarterly sales, but the speed of growth was pegged back by the timing of Easter.
Seat introduces three-step Easy Move online car-buying process
Seat has introduced a three-step online car-buying process across its range.
Heatwave brings more footfall to Scots shops
The summer heatwave brought the first rise in footfall to Scotland’s shops for more than a year.
Job losses as major Perth store gets ready to close
A major discount store in Perth will close its doors next month, bosses have confirmed.
Next boss warns another sizzling heatwave could impact on sales
Surging demand for summer clothing in the recent heatwave helped Next grow sales, but the chain’s boss warned the return of soaring temperatures will start to hit trade.
Next sales given warm weather boost
Surging demand for summer clothing helped retail chain Next grow sales by 2.8% as Britons sweltered in the recent heatwave.
Mothercare completes £30m fundraising as it shuts stores
Mothercare has successfully completed a share issue, raising £32.5 million as it pushes ahead with sweeping store closures.
Hammerson hints at wider disposal plan after sale of two sites for £164m
Hammerson has announced the sale of two retail parks for £164 million as it gears up for a raft of disposals meant to pacify shareholders during its half-year results.