[ad_1] In today’s InternetRetailing newsletter we’re reporting as the latest figures show online sales continuing to stay high – and as retailers continue to move towards a future in which shoppers will continue to buy online. John Lewis says that 60% of its sales are now online and it’s finding new ways to get…
[ad_1] The American consumer grew a bit more confidence in October, the results of the most closely followed gauge for confidence across the country revealed. A preliminary reading for the University of Michigan‘s consumer confidence index in October improved to a reading of 81.2 after printing at 80.4 in September. Economists had anticipated that it…
[ad_1] Ocado’s plans to open a new distribution centre in Islington have suffered a significant setback following a successful legal challenge by campaigners. The ‘Nocado’ group – made up of local residents and parents of children at the adjacent Yerbury Primary School – chalked up a “landmark victory” yesterday, after Islington Council yesterday revoked the…
[ad_1] NHS Grampian has apologised to scores of patients trying to get their flu jab. More than 26,000 people have had their vaccination since September 28, but the health board admitted it had been “overwhelmed” by demand in the new system. This is the first year health boards have organised the vaccine in community spaces…
[ad_1] Analysts at Berenberg upgraded their rating on hotel operator Whitbread from ‘hold’ to ‘buy’ on Friday, stating the current price of the stock left the group undervalued given its real estate portfolio. Berenberg said that following Whitbread’s recent weakness, it believes that the risk-reward balance on the company had shifted meaningfully. The German bank…
[ad_1] When the 99-year-old former army officer known as Captain Tom Moore began doing laps of his garden to raise money for NHS charities in April he became a national sensation. By the time he had turned 100 at the end of the month he had raised more than £30 million, was the oldest person…
[ad_1] Health Concerns have been raised over Royal Mail’s decision to re-instate van sharing among postal workers, after Covid-19 outbreaks at offices in Fife and West Lothian. Friday, 16th October 2020, 4:45 pm Updated Friday, 16th October 2020, 5:32 pm Van-sharing has been re-introduced on a voluntary basis. Delivery workers have been operating alone since…
[ad_1] Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are ‘fast becoming irrelevant,’ a royal expert has claimed. Speaking on Pod Save the Queen, which is hosted by Ann Gripper, Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers went on to say that the Duke, 35, and Duchess of Sussex, 39, are ‘sitting in their ivory tower, sounding off about things’,…
[ad_1] King Philippe of Belgium has met his half-sister Princess Delphine de Saxe-Cobourg Gotha for the first time – after she was finally recognised as former king Albert II’s daughter following a lengthy legal battle. The monarch said it was a ‘warm meeting’ which took place at the Castle of Laeken on Friday October 9. Artist Princess Delphine,…
[ad_1] Royal Mail has announced its latest recommended international posting dates for overseas destinations to ensure mail and parcels arrive in time for Christmas. With global coronavirus restrictions expected to be in place over the festive season, Royal Mail has provided a number of tips to ensure Christmas does go smoothly. With the indication that…