Retailing19 hrs agoHow Sainsbury's won the battle for its first store in DumfriesThe supermarket giant overcame a planning condition and opposition from its rivals to open in Dumfries.19 hrs ago2 days agoLindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hikeThe Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.2 days ago3 days ago'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shoppingBuying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.3 days ago3 days agoAre hardware stores facing a fight for survival? After Coopers, yet another hardware store - Elmers Hardware - announces it is shutting up shop.3 days ago3 days agoCommunity seeks to buy its high street shopsThe group wants to give the community greater control of its own town centre.3 days ago7 days agoU-turn on closure of Next store in capitalThe Douglas store's closure is reversed after the retailer agrees new terms with its landlord.7 days ago14 Jul 2026Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikesThe cost of heating oil spiked following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.14 Jul 202612 Jul 2026How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butterThe German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?12 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some servicesNo final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.8 Jul 2026...
