A bargain store in Swansea is asking its customers to use their judgement on which items are ‘non-essential’ because their staff cannot challenge them. Signs asking shoppers to ‘judge’ what goods they deem to be non-essential have gone on display at the Parc Tawe B&M branch. Many goods including toasters, kettles, duvets, wrapping paper and … Read more
Wales is today reviewing its ‘trolley police’ ban on shops selling non-essential goods during the ‘firebreak’ lockdown after a massive backlash. First Minister Mark Drakeford said he recognised that people were ‘fed up’ as he hinted at a rethink on the draconian move, saying ‘common sense’ was needed. Welsh ministers have been embroiled in damaging … Read more
The return of the shopping trolley police: Welsh supermarkets are ordered to only sell ‘essential goods’ to customers during the country’s 17-day lockdown Stores being told that they are unable to sell items such as clothes to shoppers The controversial Welsh ‘firebreak’ lockdown runs from Friday until November 9 Many retailers being forced to shut … Read more
The ‘I’m Backing Britain’ campaign in the late 1960s was a resounding success. It started after five secretaries at a heating company volunteered to work an extra half-hour each day without pay to do their bit for the flagging economy. Then, it morphed into a rallying cry to buy British goods, from food to cars. … Read more
Can YOU tell the real deal from the designer dupes? Expert reveals the most commonly copied labels (and how to spot a fake) Britons are spending over £3.2bn on fake designer goods according to new data H&T Pawnbrokers found Kanye West’s Yeezy is the most replicated luxury brand Financial service providers shared their advice for … Read more
The first object discovered from London’s largest ever Bronze Age hoard was spotted by a newly qualified archaeologist on his first job out of university. The Havering Hoard is a treasure trove of 453 artefacts dating back nearly 3,000 years including axe heads, spearheads, daggers, knives and copper ingots. Harry Platts was 21 when he started … Read more
Katya Jones and Dame Helen Mirren have joined a host of stars who have donated personal possessions to Oxfam, to be auctioned off in aid of the COVID-19 response. Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya, 31, shared a snap of herself posing in a sparkling silver catsuit, while actress Helen, 74, showed off her Jimmy Choo … Read more
She’s won! MasterChef star Poh Ling Yeow breaks a sales record at her Jamface baked goods stall in Adelaide after her elimination from the show By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:57 BST, 12 July 2020 | Updated: 14:57 BST, 12 July 2020 Poh Ling Yeow left fans devastated when she was recently … Read more
For millions, the ideal shopping centre is no longer what it was. Now more functional than aspirational, it has a Primark, a Poundland, a B&M, plenty of free parking, plus a massive supermarket. The pandemic has accelerated the preference among both the cash-strapped and the affluent for this unpretentious type of centre – the retail … Read more
WhatsApp starts rolling out digital payments that allow users to send money in-app and buy goods via Facebook Pay The feature will enable person-to-person money transfers via Facebook Pay It will also let users buy goods from stores inside the app Currently it’s being rolled out in Brazil and will expand soon It’s unclear when … Read more