Santas wanted: Christmas job vacancies jump 25 per cent October 23, 2023 Christmas hiring is in full swing, with demand for temporary roles including elves, Santas and even mince pie quality auditors having surged this year.
Barclays reportedly considering bid for Societe Generale’s UK private bank February 15, 2024 Barclays is reportedly weighing up a bid for Societe Generale’s UK private bank as part of efforts to diversify its business model.
Mouthwash, teabags and sausages latest examples of ‘shrinkflation’ – Which? January 20, 2024 Shrinking mouthwash bottles, fewer teabags and sausages with less pork are among downsized and downgraded supermarket products as manufacturers and retailers cut costs, a watchdog has found.
Why is John Lewis overhauling its loyalty card scheme? April 25, 2023 John Lewis and Waitrose are both preparing to launch new loyalty card schemes as the partnership looks to turn around the business. The John Lewis Partnership, which owns the department store and upmarket grocery store, has drafted in Dunnhumby, the company which helped establish Tesco’s clubcard scheme in the 1990s and, also, promotions business Eagle [...]
Metro Bank revives multibillion-pound mortgage sale after rescue July 8, 2024 Metro Bank has revived a plan to sell a multibillion-pound chunk of its mortgage book after being rescued from potential collapse last year.
Time is up for supermarket challenger banks, analysts say January 18, 2024 Sainsbury's announced on Thursday morning that it would undertake a “phased withdrawal” from its banking business following a strategic review. There are no immediate changes for customers.
10m pints! Pubs set to cash in on Euros mania ahead of England vs Spain clash this weekend July 12, 2024 "The Euros final this Sunday will be a momentous day for the country and our nation's pubs and bars, which are set to see a sales boost of £120m,” Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKhospitality, said.
Searches for pools up 438 per cent as millions of burgers and sausages to be sold for first BBQ weekend June 9, 2023 The sale of barbecue food, ice-cream and inflatable pools have skyrocketed, as Brits prepare for the first BBQ weekend of the summer. Supermarkets Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s have all reported huge spikes in the sale of meat, as millions will enjoy the hot weather and have the first barbecue of the summer. This comes after [...]
5 incredible bottles of champagne to pop at Christmas dinner November 29, 2023 This is the best wine and champagne to buy for Christmas
Pret hikes price of coffee subscription in wake of soaring inflation April 26, 2023 Pret-A-Manger has revealed that it is increasing the price of its subscription service by £5 in the wake of soaring inflation. The London-born coffee chain said that the price of its ‘Club Pret’ loyalty service is rising from £25 to £30, however, fans of the cafe will now also receive a 10 per cent discount [...]