Twitter users ‘disgusted’ with John Lewis after dismissal of seasonal workers December 28, 2021 John Lewis came under fire yesterday after choosing to dismiss temporary workers ahead of Christmas sales owing to a lower than expected demand. The retailer was called out by a mother on social media, after her son was hired to in a warehouse to prepare online orders. Temporary staff were told on 23 December they [...]
Donald Trump’s loss-making Scottish golf resorts hit by Brexit staff shortages December 27, 2021 The golf resorts of former US President Donald Trump in Scotland have been hit by Brexit job shortages, according to their their latest accounts. Accounts filed for the former US president’s golf course Trump Turnberry in Ayrshire by trading company Golf Recreation Scotland Ltd show the UK leaving the EU caused problems for the site. [...]
Merciless Omicron beating: Retail sector in shock as Boxing Day sales in central London plummet by nearly 70 per cent December 27, 2021 Retailers in central London and across the UK are in shock as the number of bargain hunters looking for Boxing Day sales on the high street plummeted to almost half of pre-pandemic levels. In central London, footfall was 67 per cent lower than 2019 numbers, while it was 58 per cent below 2019 in other [...]
Burger King takes over 12 restaurants from franchisees December 27, 2021 Burger King UK announced this morning it has struck an agreement to snap up 12 new restaurants from franchise partners. The master franchisee for Burger King in the UK has confirmed it will take over all the fast food chain’s restaurants operated by franchise companies Kaykem Fast Foods Limited and Saxby. The deal will continue [...]
UK to hold platinum party of the century for the Queen this June: Bigger and bolder than Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897 December 26, 2021 Britain is planning one of its biggest celebrations ever as new government plans will allow pubs, clubs and bars to stay open into the early hours over next year’s bank holiday weekend to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Venues across England and Wales would be able to continue serving customers for an extra two hours [...]
Last-minute Christmas shoppers rush to central London as capital readies to slow down for the holidays December 24, 2021 Many Londoners rushed to Oxford Street and other major shopping districts in the capital this afternoon for their last-minute Christmas shopping, as the country readies to shut slow for Christmas Day tomorrow. Despite the army shoppers this afternoon, footfall in central London has dropped more rapidly than elsewhere in the country over the last week [...]
A British icon is now Thai: Weston family pockets £4bn after completing sale of Selfridges December 24, 2021 The sale of luxury retail group Selfridges to Thai family-owned retail and hospitality Central Group and European real estate group Signa has been completed by the Weston family. A statement released early this morning by Central Group said the acquisition would “create one of the world’s leading omni-channel luxury department store groups”. The sale was [...]
Former Vogue editor Grace Mirabella dies aged 91 December 24, 2021 Grace Mirabella, the former editor-in-chief of American Vogue for 17 years, has passed away at the age of 91. Mirabella joined Vogue in 1951 as a merchandising assistant and joined its editorial team three years later. Born to parents of Italian descent, she once said her nothing about her upbringing prepared her for her long-standing [...]
Stella McCartney pay rose to £2.7m while firm took furlough cash December 24, 2021 Designer Stella McCartney enjoyed a pay rise to £2.7m last year, while her business claimed £850,000 in government support during the pandemic, according to reports. The news comes amid reports that meanwhile cosmetics company Charlotte Tilbury has returned furlough payments of £3.2m it took during the pandemic to the government, after its makeup sales withstood the [...]
Champagnes bubble up in price amid trickling supply and upbeat demand December 24, 2021 Champagnes have bubbled up in price amid a trickling supply and higher demand over the course of the year. The cost of vintage champagnes such as Dom Pérignon 2008 and Krug 2000 have ballooned in price this year, outperforming global stocks, the Financial Times reported, as investors spy returns in previously overlooked assets. In general, [...]