7 remarkable scams customers have tried to pull on retail workers
Working in retail, the old saying goes that “the customer is always right” – but what about when said customer is trying to swindle you?
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‘Stark slowdown’ in retail sales after summer peak, figures reveal
Retail sales fell in September as shoppers cut back their spending on food after a bumper summer, figures show.
Scottish retailers endure tough month but food sales up year-on-year
Retail sales in Scotland have fallen, with inflation and wider economic pressures cited as reasons for consumer caution.
Asos expected to shrug off sales woes with hike in annual profits
Online fashion firm Asos is set to unveil another double digit hike in annual profits on Wednesday despite spooking investors with a recent warning over sales.
WH Smith reveals high street overhaul amid ‘tough’ conditions
The boss of WH Smith has insisted the retailer remains committed to Britain’s high street despite launching a restructure to shut stores and call time on new initiatives.
Dunelm cautious over consumer outlook
Homewares chain Dunelm has warned over retail and consumer uncertainty despite hailing resilient first-quarter trading.
Greggs serves up sales rise as pizza range fares well in heatwave
Focaccia-style pizzas and a summer drinks range helped bakery chain Greggs dish up a rise in sales despite unpredictable trading through the heatwave.
Travel arm to help WH Smith shrug off high street blues
WH Smith is set to avoid the mounting gloom on Britain’s high street in full-year figures this week thanks to another impressive performance from its travel arm.
House of Fraser woes and extreme weather take toll on Ted Baker
Fashion chain Ted Baker has become the latest fashion firm to reveal a hit from beleaguered department store chain House of Fraser as it posted lower half-year profits.
Tesco shares under pressure despite best sales hike for more than a decade
Tesco shares have tumbled despite the supermarket giant posting rising halfyear profits and its best sales hike for more than a decade.