Category : Retail News


Tesco Tests New 2D Barcodes Replacing Old System

Tesco is introducing square 2D barcodes in select UK stores, starting with four items. The technology allows smartphone scanning for expiry dates, recipes, and allergen info, marking a major shift from traditional barcodes after 50 years.

Lidl Easter Sunday Closure for All English Stores

Lidl will close all its stores in England for 24 hours on Easter Sunday, April 5, with reduced hours on Good Friday and Easter Monday. The discounter also announced ambitious new food waste reduction targets.

Claire's UK Enters Administration, Rescue Bid for 154 Stores

Major UK high street accessories chain Claire's has collapsed into administration for the second time in under a year, but a French jewellery entrepreneur is attempting a rescue that could preserve hundreds of jobs across its 154 British stores.

Sephora Opens 4 New UK Stores in Major Expansion

International beauty retailer Sephora has announced the opening of four new stores across the UK this summer, including two in Scotland and two in London, as part of a significant expansion of its high street presence.

Ariana Grande Cloud Perfume 34% Off on Amazon

Ariana Grande's popular Cloud perfume, praised for its sweet fragrance and compliment-getting power, is currently discounted by 34% on Amazon. The scent has garnered over 22,000 reviews.

Entertainer Faces Backlash Over 'Creepy' Kids Skincare

Parents in Birmingham and across the UK are criticizing The Entertainer for selling skincare products to children, calling them 'creepy' and inappropriate. The new Sol Beauty range includes serums and oils marketed for a 'natural glow up'.

Birmingham New Street T4 Bubble Tea Shop Closes Permanently

The popular T4 bubble tea shop on Birmingham's New Street has permanently closed, with a 'To Let' sign now displayed. Meanwhile, two new food and drink venues, Amorino and Yiamas, are set to open nearby, though exact dates remain unconfirmed.

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