UK loses 83% of department stores since BHS collapsed
Craig TaylorNew research reveals the sharp decline of department stores since 2016 when BHS closed its doors. BBC News – Business
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Tesco and Iceland bosses warn over Christmas supplies
But Tesco’s chairman says don’t “overdramatise” lorry driver crisis, as Iceland warns problem getting worse. BBC News – Business
Retail bosses demand more protection for UK workers
Industry leaders are calling on the UK government to follow Scotland’s lead on protecting shop workers. BBC News – Business
Wildfires: Provence wine producers assess impact of destruction
There are fears the fires that have hit rosé vineyards in Provence will push up prices. BBC News – Business
House prices: Demand changes, not tax waiver, pushed prices up
The stamp duty holiday did not cause rising house prices, the Resolution Foundation think tank says. BBC News – Business
Morrisons backs US firm’s improved takeover offer
The supermarket has agreed to a £7bn bid from a US private equity group, ditching a lower offer from another firm. BBC News – Business