Browse all articles

Stella McCartney has received a CBE from King Charles III in recognition of her contributions to both fashion and sustainability. The presentation, held at Windsor castle, comes after McCartney was recognised in the late Queen Elizabeth II’s 2022 Birthday Honours list. McCartney previously received an OBE for her services to fashion, in...

Aldi has donated 10,000 activity books to UK charities to help keep children entertained over the half-term break. The books include games, activities and recipe ideas for kids and will be shared with families in need. The move has also included the supermarket donating a selection of snacks. The initiative is part...

New Look has confirmed several store closures across the UK. While some of the shops have already been shuttered in Birmingham, Coventry, Trowbridge and Walthamstow over the last month or so, further closures will take place in Northampton and Kirkcaldy. Full list of the locations and dates they'll be shutting their doors: Birmingham,...

Tesco is bringing back its Kids Eat Free scheme to its 312 cafés across the UK over the half-term period. From 13th to 24th February, the supermarket’s cafes will be offering one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix deal with one item bought by an...

Holland & Barrett has again been honoured with Consumer Superbrands status in the latest 2022/23 listings. Superbrands status is awarded annually ranking the most trusted brands across many sectors and industries that have achieved the highest level of quality, reliability and distinction. H&B  has been declared a Superbrand in the Retail –...

It has been reported by the BBC that Disney chief executive Bob Iger says he is cutting 7,000 jobs in a major shake-up of the entertainment giant. The layoffs are part of a plan to save $5.5bn and make its Disney+ streaming service profitable, which reported its first fall in subscribers...

Thousands of ‘Food Waste Hero’ volunteers have stopped more than 30 million meals from going to waste, thanks to the partnership between Tesco and free sharing app Olio. Olio’s network of 80,000 volunteers collect surplus food still fit for consumption from Tesco stores in their local community. They then take it back...

Aldi has has raised £8 million for Teenage Cancer Trust since partnering with the charity in 2017. The figure was achieved through various fundraisers and other initiatives held across the supermarket’s head office, 11 regional distribution centres and 990 stores, as well as through contributions from customers. Fundraising activities have ranged...

It has been reported by the BBC that M&Co is to close all of its 170 stores this spring, with the loss of almost 2,000 jobs. The Renfrewshire-based company, which used to be known as Mackays, is one of Scotland's best known clothing chains. It appointed administrators for a second time at...

UK supermarkets are removing one of the most popular e-cigarettes from their shelves after illegal levels of nicotine were found. Watermelon flavoured ELFBAR 600s were found to have at least 50% more than the legal limit for nicotine e-liquid. Across the country, the vape product has been removed from Tesco and Sainsbury's...