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Black Friday abuse crisis hits UK retail workers

As Black Friday begins, the Retail Trust reveals 77% of shop staff face intimidation. The charity urges shoppers to show respect with simple smiles and thank yous during the festive rush.

Bunnings Faces Pressure to Ban Dogs From Stores

The beloved DIY chain Bunnings finds itself at the centre of a heated national debate as calls intensify to prohibit pets in stores following a series of concerning incidents. As opinions clash between animal lovers and safety advocates, we examine whethe

M&S shares suffer worst day since pandemic

Marks & Spencer shares experienced their sharpest decline since March 2020 after the retail bellwether warned of weaker profits, sending shockwaves through the UK retail sector.

M&S Acquires Fashion Brands from Frasers Group

Marks & Spencer expands its fashion empire with the acquisition of clothing brands from Frasers Group, including Nobody's Child and Gieves & Hawkes, marking a significant shift in UK retail strategy.

Carter's announces UK store closures and layoffs

Popular homeware retailer Carter's confirms sweeping store closures and layoffs across Britain, citing inflation, supply chain issues, and changing consumer habits as key factors.

Seasalt to open 30 new UK stores in major expansion

Popular Cornish fashion brand Seasalt is embarking on its biggest retail expansion yet, planning to open 30 new stores across the UK and create 350 jobs as demand for their colourful designs continues to grow.

Tesco Extends Dominance as Britain's Retail Giant

Tesco extends its dominance as Britain's largest retailer with strategic price cuts and digital innovation, leaving competitors struggling to keep pace in the fiercely competitive grocery sector.

Man Utd Takeover: Final Bids Submitted in Epic Battle

Exclusive insight into the dramatic final stages of the Manchester United takeover battle between Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, with a decision expected imminently.

Dominion Voting Systems Sold in Major Acquisition Deal

The controversial voting machine company at the heart of 2020 election conspiracy theories has been acquired by private equity firm Staple Street Capital, raising questions about election security and political influence.

Barron Trump in talks to acquire TikTok platform

Donald Trump's youngest son Barron is reportedly considering a major move into social media ownership, with talks of acquiring TikTok amid US political pressure on the Chinese-owned platform.

Trump: Ban TikTok Unless US Company Takes Full Control

Former President Donald Trump demands complete American ownership of TikTok through a US tech giant acquisition, threatening to ban the popular app if his conditions aren't met, in a dramatic intervention that could reshape social media landscape.

Asahi buys Britvic in £3.2bn beverage mega-deal

In a landmark move shaking up Britain's beverage industry, Japanese brewing titan Asahi has sealed a £3.2 billion acquisition of British soft drink manufacturer Britvic, creating a formidable drinks conglomerate.

Paramount acquires The Free Press in media shake-up

In a surprising media industry development, Paramount Global has acquired Bari Weiss's media startup The Free Press, signalling a major shift in digital media strategy and free speech advocacy.

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