Author: Scott Dylan

eBay has entered the beauty advent calendar market with its first offering, aligning with popular brands Liberty and Boots.The calendar contains 25 high-end beauty products valued over £250, priced at £49.99, from brands like Nuxe, Eve Lom, and Elemis.eBay’s initiative is partnered with This is Beauty to utilise surplus stock, promoting sustainable practices.All proceeds from the sale of the calendar are dedicated to The Hygiene Bank, supporting hygiene poverty alleviation in the UK.This launch coincides with eBay’s new strategy to eliminate selling fees for private sellers, enhancing competitiveness.eBay has introduced a beauty advent calendar, marking its entry into the festive…

Tesco has revealed plans to improve its online delivery service ahead of Christmas 2024.The supermarket giant will introduce 60 additional delivery vans to address heightened demand.Thousands of extra delivery slots will be available in the lead-up to Christmas Day.Priority bookings are accessible on 5 November for subscribed customers, with general access from 13 November.The Whoosh service will expand, providing more last-minute delivery options on Christmas Eve.In a strategic move to enhance its service during the festive season, Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket, is rolling out significant improvements to its online delivery operations. Recognising the increased demand during this period, Tesco…

Morrisons has announced a recruitment drive for 3,000 temporary roles to manage the holiday season demand. The supermarket is offering a variety of positions across stores and logistics with flexible conditions.Morrisons aims to hire 3,000 extra staff for Christmas at stores, manufacturing sites, and logistics.Roles include customer assistants, delivery drivers, and warehouse operatives, most requiring no experience.Employees will receive a 15% staff discount and a 10% card for a family or friend.Morrisons’ recruitment aligns with similar seasonal employment drives by other major supermarkets.Morrisons has initiated a significant recruitment campaign, seeking up to 3,000 additional staff to support their operations during…

Shaftesbury has announced a pioneering Christmas light display for London’s iconic Carnaby Street this year.The display, titled ‘Into the Light’, will debut on 7 November, featuring innovative lighting installations.Large star installations and 60-metre sculptural light forms will decorate the street, utilising over 60,000 programmable LEDs.The environmentally-friendly scheme will draw energy from renewable sources and span a minimum of five years.Michelle McGrath highlights the scheme as a creative, sustainable investment that enhances visitor experience and celebrates Soho’s rich history.Shaftesbury has revealed a new and innovative Christmas light display for Carnaby Street, set to illuminate from 7 November. The display, named ‘Into…

Morrisons is set to enhance its workforce with 3,000 extra recruits for the festive period. This significant recruitment drive aims to support various operational sectors, ensuring efficient service during the busiest time of the year.The supermarket is creating numerous opportunities across the UK, with roles available in stores, manufacturing, and logistics.Flexible working patterns and a 15% staff discount are among the benefits offered to new recruits, highlighting Morrisons’ commitment to employee satisfaction.Clare Grainger, Group People Director, expresses excitement about welcoming new team members who will contribute to making customers’ celebrations special.This recruitment drive follows similar initiatives by other leading supermarkets,…

Lab-grown meat may soon be available in supermarkets across the UK, heralding a new era in food production.The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has received applications for various lab-grown meats including steak and chicken.Ensuring the safety of lab-grown meat remains a priority before it hits the shelves.The FSA anticipates receiving more applications in the coming years.Collaboration with experts is key to establishing a safe approval process.Lab-grown meat, also known as cultivated meat, could soon become part of the UK consumer diet as major supermarkets prepare to stock these innovative food products. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has confirmed that it has…

Tesco is enhancing its 2024 Christmas delivery services with increased capacity and new strategies.Thousands of additional delivery slots are now available in the lead-up to Christmas.Sixty new delivery vans have been added to Tesco’s fleet to meet increased demand.Tesco’s rapid delivery service, Whoosh, sees expanded capacity with extra slots on Christmas Eve.Early slot access is offered to Delivery Saver members, with public access starting earlier than last year.Tesco is bolstering its Christmas delivery options for 2024 by offering thousands more slots in the two weeks before Christmas. This move aims to accommodate the heightened demand during the festive period, allowing…

Bar and restaurant chain Loungers is set to open 18 new branches in the coming six months amid rising sales and consumer confidence.The company, originating in Bristol, currently operates 273 eateries across the UK under brands including Lounge, Cosy Club, and Brightside.Loungers recently reported a 4.7% like-for-like sales growth and a total revenue increase of 19.2% compared to the previous year.The company has successfully reduced its non-property net debt by £2.1 million, standing at £12.2 million for the period ending October 6, 2024.Loungers’ newly opened Ritorno Lounge in Bristol celebrated the best launch in the group’s history.In a significant move,…

Tesco and Sainsbury’s are making significant gains in the grocery market as Asda struggles.Tesco has achieved its largest market share since December 2017, increasing to 28%.Sainsbury’s market share has grown by 0.4 percentage points, reaching 15.2%.Asda’s market share has dropped by 1.1 percentage points, now standing at 12.6%.Asda’s challenges include debt issues and IT infrastructure separation.Tesco and Sainsbury’s have strengthened their positions in the competitive grocery market at the expense of Asda, which has seen a decline in its market share. Britain’s largest supermarket, Tesco, reported an increase in its market share to 28% from a previous 27.4%, the highest…

The UK’s journey towards net zero faces fiscal challenges, prompting the CBI to propose significant tax cuts for green technology firms.The CBI advocates for reducing corporation tax for electric car and heat pump firms from 25% to 10%.An innovative ‘green innovation credit’ with a 40% tax relief is proposed to boost low carbon tech R&D.The business group also suggests a ‘green super-deduction’ at a 120% rate for EV and battery factories.These proposals aim to attract global investment and bolster the UK’s green technology landscape.The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has made a compelling case for slashing the corporation tax rate…