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Shop owners are ‘increasingly nervous’ about the Budget, Bira warns
Independent retailers face a looming cost crisis unless the Chancellor acts in the Budget, Bira has warned. The association said shop owners are increasingly nervous as the Budget on 28 October approaches, with business rates, employment costs and...
John Lewis expands delivery service with Deliveroo and Uber Eats
John Lewis is expanding its rapid delivery service to offer around 10,000 products in as little as 30 minutes, as part of a wider investment in its website and mobile app. The retailer has partnered with Deliveroo and Uber Eats to extend the...
Fyne Audio launches limited-edition F1-10 Anniversary loudspeaker
Fyne Audio is celebrating ten years since the launch of its first loudspeaker with the introduction of the F1-10 Anniversary, a flagship model limited to just 30 individually numbered pairs worldwide. Handcrafted at the Scottish manufacturer’s...
Hisense UK strengthens leadership team with new Refrigeration Category Manager
Hisense UK has announced the appointment of Nathan Newlove as Refrigeration Category Manager as the manufacturer continues to build on more than a decade of growth in the UK refrigeration market. Mr Newlove joins Hisense UK from Midea, where he was...
LG partners with Apple on a new line-up of smart home accessories
LG has introduced a new range of smart home accessories co-developed with Apple for the Apple Home Collection, including indoor and outdoor cameras, a video doorbell, and a smart thermostat. “Creating a truly connected home requires products that...
Retail sales growth slows as cautious shoppers postpone big purchases
UK retail sales growth remained subdued in September, with consumers continuing to rein in spending ahead of the Budget and anticipated increases in household bills and taxes. This is according to the latest figures from the British Retail...
HMV to close Oxford Street flagship store as rent costs soar
HMV is set to close its flagship Oxford Street store in March next year, less than four years after returning to the historic site, following a proposed doubling of its rent. The entertainment retailer said the increased rental costs, combined with...
UK shoppers drive pre-owned boom as refurbished electricals gain ground
UK consumers are leading the global shift towards second-hand shopping, with 87 per cent purchasing pre-loved products in the past year, according to eBay’s 2026 ‘Recommerce Report’. The findings highlight growing opportunities for electrical...
‘Alexa, put the kettle on’ – Morphy Richards launches new smart kettle
Morphy Richards is making one of the nation’s most familiar kitchen rituals smarter with the launch of the new Halo Alexa Kettle. Designed for consumers looking for smart kitchen appliances, easy-to-use kitchen technology and connected home...
Argos to add home electricals to its expanding online marketplace platform
Argos is set to substantially increase the number of products available to customers, with electricals among the new categories being introduced through its Trusted Sellers marketplace. The retailer plans to have more than 130,000 products...
The ‘transformative’ new side-opening oven from Caple
Caple has introduced its new C2225BG 60cm electric single oven with a side-opening door – enhancing accessibility and everyday convenience, and coming in stylish black glass. The latest addition to the manufacturer’s Sense collection, the C2225BG...
Sirius continues raising funds for Oesophageal Cancer Charity at Gala Dinner auction
Sirius Buying Group has announced an increased fundraising total of £13,500 for its 2026 charity partner, OCHRE – the Oesophageal Cancer Charity. This comes after the buying group’s charity auction held at the Gala Dinner of its 25th Anniversary...
