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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 the UK without a loyalty scheme, despite the popularity of such programmes.
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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...
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Consumers are being affected by higher protein prices, with some reportedly paying up to £100 for a bag. The limited available information does not pr...
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A consumer group has described Booking.com as “unfit” after a fake listing for 10 Downing Street appeared in a limited test. Booking.com said the test...
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Complaints made to a watchdog about water companies have increased by 84%, with affordability a major concern after customers faced steep rises in the...
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Consumer group Which? has described the sale of jack mackerel, a cheaper and less nutritious fish species, as an example of “skimpflation” as it appea...
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Primark is preparing to introduce home deliveries, marking a further move into online retail four years after its first step into internet shopping.
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Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has attacked Burnham’s High Street plans as “populist” and criticised the prime minister’s latest cost of living and...
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New data indicates mobile wallet payments are becoming more common, with debit cards the default payment method for nine in 10 users, while the declin...
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Harvey Nichols, the business founded in 1831, has been bought by the owner of Sports Direct after appointing an administrator in June.
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Some people could miss out on a £150 reduction on their energy bill if they are not named on the account before the relevant deadline.
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Argos is being revamped after decades on the high street, as its owners seek to address pressure from newer competitors including Amazon.
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Sainsbury’s is to sell Argos for £120m, with the retailer set to continue operating in Sainsbury’s stores under the terms of the agreement.
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BBC News reports that weak productivity growth and labour shortages in Britain are creating opportunities for Chinese robotics companies in the UK ret...
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Greggs reported higher first-half sales and profits after expanding its menu with products including protein-focused salads and iced matcha lattes.
