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An investigation found that some jewellery marketed as sterling silver on Amazon and Temu contained toxic chemicals. The investigation examined 25 items purchased from five online marketplaces.
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New affordability checks for Buy Now, Pay Later services could leave some shoppers unable to use them. Consumers are being urged to understand the cha...
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Poundland’s bosses have filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, placing the future of the discount retailer in doubt as it faces the po...
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Primark’s plans to introduce home delivery have prompted discussion about why some women avoid visiting clothes shops and prefer to buy their clothing...
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Poundland is in rescue talks while its owners look for a buyer. The retailer’s leadership team is also attempting a buyout, although a union has warne...
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Businesses involved in scare parks and pumpkin patches say Halloween is generating substantial visitor numbers and consumer spending, with some descri...
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More people are falling behind on credit card repayments, prompting attention on how borrowers seek debt advice and the risk that some guidance could...
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Boots, a long-standing presence on Britain’s High Street, has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. The immediate effect on customers has not be...
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Boots has been sold in a deal worth £7bn to a Canadian billionaire family, with the transaction announced on Wednesday.
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Frozen yoghurt is becoming popular again across the wider UK after its major popularity in the 2000s and 2010s, but prices of up to £12 a tub could te...
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A proposed Warner Bros deal is expected to have implications for the entertainment and news industries, while its potential effect on consumer streami...
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India’s toy shops are presented as an unusual measure of the country’s economic relationship with China and its dependence on Chinese imports.
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Nike, described as the world’s biggest sportswear brand, has lost momentum after several mistakes in recent years, raising questions about the company...
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The cost of vaping products is expected to increase following the introduction of a new tax, according to the supplied report.
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Greggs has announced plans to shut four factories, a move expected to result in 740 job losses. The company said it needed to continue adapting to cha...
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A proposed US ban on diesel exports is intended to protect American consumers from rising prices, but could create wider economic effects in the Unite...
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Aldi’s chief executive has criticised some supermarket loyalty discounts, claiming they can dupe shoppers. Aldi is the only major supermarket chain in...
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A Dutch court has ordered Lidl to stop selling sandals judged to be copies of Birkenstock products. Lidl must also compensate Birkenstock and cover it...
