UK inflation increases to 3% as rising prices squeeze households

Never gets normal switching on the radio and hearing yourself speaking back @simonbrowning.bsky.social

news.sky.com/story/wh-smi... Another retailer to go private ? Great scoop here from Mark Kleinman who's the lucky buyer I wonder ?

News on job losses @sainsburys.bsky.social and morrisons today are IMO the start of more announcements from large employers esp in the retail and hospitality sectors I shared my thoughts with the bbc news earlier - the changes in morrisons people team shows we are in a workplace revolution

Sad to hear that sandersons dept store in Stockbridge near Sheffield is closing. This morning I've been talking to bbc radio Sheffield about dept stores we've loved and lost in the city realised this is my mastermind subject Pauldens, Robert Bros, Coles, Walsh's, the 2 coops, Atkinson's, Schofields

Very strong results for @tescoofficial.bsky.social and @marksandspencers.bsky.social this morning following a good Christmas for both these British retailers

Exclusive: Diageo has closed its Chase Distillery in Herefordshire, shifting production to Cameronbridge in Fife, Scotland. Site produces liquid for brands including Gordon's, Tanqueray and Pimm's. Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.

Retailers warn inflation could hamper UK shoppers in run-up to Christmas

Today I've been talking to bbc online @carolwalker.bsky.social on times radio about the letter sent by retailers big and small to the chancellor post budget and the potential consequences that could have been anticipated

www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202... sad news about the closure of a great Indy retailer read more about the broader issues with some comments from me

Early start for me talking #xmasads #bbc news on the red sofa

Sad news about Homebase today but good to see the brand will stay on the retail park - fascinating to see how CDS will utilise their growing brand stable - I chatted toGordon Smart on Radio 5 this evening about it