Delivery drivers from Argos are set to go on strike in the run up to Christmas. In a row over holiday back pay, members of the union Unite, based at the Wincanton distribution centre in Staffordshire, will walk out for three days from next Tuesday unless talks avert strike action. Bosses and union officials will … Read More →
Dunnes stores has launched its own range of clothing for children with special needs. The products cater for children from three to 14 and include long and short sleeved sleepsuits and bodysuits and bibs . The retailer’s online exclusive range follows the launch of similar products from Marks and Spencer earlier this year. M&S created … Read More →
It is the must-have toy this Christmas – and the one parents are struggling to get their hands on. If you’re still pinning your hopes on getting one in time for the big day then you might be in luck. Some stores will soon be restocking them, but you’ll have to act fast to get … Read More →
Designer and former Factory Records co-director Peter Saville has unveiled a new range of glassware, inspired by the legendary Manchester nightclub The Haçienda. The lab-inspired flasks come in a range of sizes, and all feature the iconic hazard lines which are associated with the palatial club. Saville was influential in the Manchester music and arts … Read More →
Walkers and Birds Eye have become the latest food companies to push for increases in prices – blaming the fall in the value of the pound following the Brexit vote. Walkers crisps has defended its decision to hike the prices of some of its products and dismissed allegations it used Brexit as an excuse. The … Read More →
The Big 4 have halted store expansion by cancelling two thirds of plans to build new stores since 2014. According to the figures compiled for The Telegraph, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Morrisons have only filed for one supermarket planning application each this year, compared with 20 two years ago. Tesco and Sainsbury’s have instead opted to … Read More →
The limited edition Adidas Manchester trainers don’t come up for sale all that often. But when they do, they aren’t cheap. Sought after by collectors and known for rocketing in value, when the special edition shoes were first released most pairs were snapped up by people with no intention of ever wearing them. The Manchester … Read More →