Tesco shoppers face the prospect of empty supermarket shelves over Christmas, as warehouse and delivery workers strike over pay, the Unite union has warned. More than 1,000…

Under more nurturing ownership, the chain should have been able to become the online health, beauty, and logistics goliath that Moulding convinced his cheerleaders he was well…

It might be politically correct to argue that women make better, more inclusive, and more incisive managers than men, especially for the ESG-driven investors who demand they…

Bain Capital disagrees. In September, it acquired Bread Holdings, the parent company of Gail’s, in a deal that valued the firm at over £200m. Sandro Patti, a…

After completing a stint at Citibank for a year, Tos joined the family company in 1989. Citi is also advising Central on the Selfridges deal.  During his…

Until recently Boots has faced criticism for refusing to invest in its shops. But under Sebastian James, the former Dixons Carphone boss, stores have been modernised in…

Sally says:  You sent me some vivid photos along with your email, showing the shell of the oven and the shattered glass all over your kitchen floor….

The takeover secures the future of an iconic British institution and is proof that there is still some life in bricks and mortar but it shouldn’t be…

Despite all these trappings, and her front row seat at Valentino couture shows, the 37-year-old  generally steers clear of the fashion party circuit, favouring the equestrian crowd…

Investors and analysts raised concerns that Inditex’s new leadership lacked the experience and track record of their predecessors.  Analysts at Kepler said: “We believe that the timing…

The guidance also means incoming travellers must take a PCR test within two days and isolate until they receive a negative result. Any person who comes into…

The bakery chain Gail’s has reported a rise in profits after striking deals to sell its bread and pastries via supermarkets and Deliveroo. Gail’s parent company Bread…

Baby’s first Christmas is a big event for mum and dad, but the infant usually ignores the presents and chews the wrapping paper. Things step up a…

Dungan Barrigan, chief product officer of GoCardless which develops technology for companies to avoid card payments, says Amazon’s decision “is part of a shift away from the…

Under its plans, the retailer will occupy two and a half floors rather than the five currently used, with office space filling the upper floors.  The new…

Sir Terry Leahy, the former Tesco chief, has joined an electric car charging start-up as it steps up plans for a London listing. Myenergi is riding a…

Amazon was targeted on its busiest shopping day of the year as Extinction Rebellion protesters closed off sites, leading to cancelled shifts and the prospect of late…

The founder of Huel is in line for a fortune worth hundreds of millions of pounds as the meal-replacement drinks maker gears up for a London listing that…

It comes after Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), the influential shareholder advisory firm, recommended earlier this month that investors oppose the re-election of Debra van Gene and Sir…

And no wonder. It’s the second time that forecasts have been sharply downgraded since the beginning of October, giving the impression of a company that suddenly finds…

The Bank of England may not think the recovery from Covid will be complete until next year, but one measure of the economy suggests we are already back…

And no wonder. It’s the second time that forecasts have been sharply downgraded since the beginning of October, giving the impression of a company that suddenly finds…

 Ditto possible tilts for GSK’s consumer arm, even larger at a mooted price tag of around £45bn, which means opportunistic moves for blue-chip beasts such as SSE,…