Christmas

New research has revealed that an estimated 12 million UK consumers will turn to short term credit instalment plans this Christmas to afford presents and other essential items. The research, which follows a survey of more than 1,000…

The 12 days of Christmas have stretched to more like 45, according to research into the nation’s changing festive habits that also suggests outdoor lights are becoming the norm while – for a third of homes – one tree is no longer…

Wilko stores are to return to high streets across the UK before Christmas under fresh plans set out by the brand’s new owner. CDS Superstores International, which trades as The Range and owns the Wilko brand and intellectual property…

September spelled further pain for restaurants and takeaway businesses, as spending on eating out slowed due to Brits cutting back on eating out before the Christmas period. According to Barclay’s latest spending report, some 44 per…