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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.

Amazon, UPS and Target Slash Thousands of Jobs

In a dramatic start to 2024, retail and logistics giants including Amazon, UPS and Target announce significant workforce reductions, signalling ongoing economic turbulence.

Amazon to cut 14,000 UK jobs in massive layoffs

Retail giant Amazon is preparing to slash up to 14,000 positions across its UK operations in one of the largest corporate layoffs in recent British history, targeting roles from warehouses to corporate offices.

Amazon axes hundreds more UK jobs in new cuts

Amazon continues its global workforce reduction with significant cuts to its UK operations, affecting hundreds of employees across multiple divisions including its streaming and Alexa teams.

Amazon to cut 30,000 UK jobs in major shake-up

Retail giant Amazon is preparing to slash up to 30,000 positions across its UK operations in what could become one of the largest corporate redundancy programmes in recent British business history.

Paramount announces job cuts after Skydance merger

In a dramatic corporate shake-up, Paramount Global confirms significant workforce reductions as new owner Skydance Media implements restructuring plans across the media giant's operations.

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.

Paramount-Skydance merger cuts 2,000 US jobs

The landmark merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media will result in significant workforce reductions across the United States as the entertainment giants streamline operations.

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