UK footwear chain Shoe Zone blames Budget for shop closures

Shares plunge 40 per cent after retailer halves profit forecast and suspends dividend

Financial Times - 6h

Holyhead port closure risks ‘shortages’ in Ireland, hauliers warn

Shipments delayed or rerouted after Storm Darragh damaged berths at north Wales terminal

Financial Times - 10h

Blame Joe for Kamala’s loss

Harris, already fighting uphill, was left to shoulder the blame for circumstances largely outside her control.

The Hill - 12h

Israel's Netanyahu tours buffer zone inside Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entered Syrian territory on Tuesday during a security tour of the buffer zone seized by Israel in the past few days since the fall of Bashar Assad

ABC News - 1d

How China is setting up shop in America’s backyard

An increasingly close trade relationship is putting Mexico in the spotlight

Financial Times - 2d

UK manufacturing confidence slumps after Reeves’ Budget

Data from Make UK complicates picture for BoE rate-setters as they contemplate how quickly to cut interest rates

Financial Times - 3d

UK retailers accused of recruiting young shop workers without rights over Christmas

Lush and Gymshark among chains using apps promoted by TikTok influencers to take on gig economy assistants lacking basic protections, say unions. Unions have accused high-street retailers of ...

The Guardian - 3d

Founder of fashion chain Mango dies in cave accident

The 71-year-old is remembered for his fashion leadership after the accident in caves near Barcelona.

BBC News - 4d

Spain's Mango clothing chain founder dies in accident

Isak Andic founded clothing retailer Mango, one of Europe's largest fashion groups, in 1984.

CBS News - 4d

Groups for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for the European zone

Yahoo News - 5d

The chain of contradictions in Trump’s economic policy

His team is promising high growth, low inflation and control of government spending — all at once

Financial Times - 5d

Jeremy Bowen: Syrians search for dead loved ones - and closure

BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen finds Syrians desperate for answers about the missing and a reckoning for their killers.

BBC News - 6d

Consumers feeling inflation pinch this holiday shopping season

The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices rose 2.7% year-over-year in November. The news comes as consumers do their holiday shopping and the Federal Reserve weighs its final ...

CBS News - 6d

Soccer-Serbia hit with partial stadium closures over supporter behaviour

Serbian fans displayed "racist and discriminatory" behaviour, caused damage to the stadium, threw objects and lit fireworks during a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in Zurich on Nov. 15, UEFA's ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Mephisto, the Maker of Grandpa Shoes, Is Suddenly Cool

With a zesty collaboration arriving this week, the French shoemaker Mephisto is suddenly something it never dreamed of being before: cool.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

Farmers gather in Whitehall in latest protest against UK Budget tax changes

Tractors park up in main London thoroughfare in rally opposing government inheritance tax reforms

Financial Times - Dec. 11

Sirianni: Brown not blaming Hurts, sees '22 vibes

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown wasn't targeting Jalen Hurts with his comments about the passing game and that both players "want to get better."

ESPN - Dec. 10

DSW parent’s profit dinged as cash-strapped consumers spend less on winter footwear

Consumers continued to curb spending and warmer-than-usual weather crimped sales of winter offerings, leading to a fourth straight profit miss and third straight sales miss for Designer Brands Inc.

MarketWatch - Dec. 10

Best Buy Apple Shopping Event deals

Now until December 12th, Best Buy is offering discounts on popular Apple products like MacBooks, iPads and more.

NBC News - Dec. 10

Museum Gift Shops Elevate Their Watch Lines

Recent designs include a collaboration with an award-winning architect and an elaborate pocket watch.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

UK business confidence falls to lowest level in almost two years after Labour budget

British businesses lost steam and pulled back on hiring last month, as industry reacted to the Labour government's bumper tax-raising budget, new data showed Monday.

CNBC - Dec. 9

Spending on TikTok Shop Rises as App Faces Ban

TikTok Shop sales had reached $100 million on Black Friday.

Inc. - Dec. 8

13 of the best and most beautiful shops in Paris

Chocolatier, fromagerie, parfumerie … Parisian shops sound as gorgeous as they look. We choose stores with a history of exquisite craftsmanship. There are multiple locations of much-loved ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

21+ best Lego gifts to shop this year

For the best Lego gifts this year, we looked to Lego Duplo, Lego Creator and Lego Ideas.

NBC News - Dec. 6

"Pharmacy deserts" on the rise amid U.S. drugstore closures

Across the U.S., at least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019. Of those, roughly half were independent drugstores.

CBS News - Dec. 5

U.S. drug store closures create pharmacy deserts

The closures of both independent and big chain drug stores across the U.S. has become a trend that is having a serious impact on health care. Mark Strassmann examines what is behind the change and ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Lonzo Ball thinks father's Big Baller Brand shoes possibly to blame for injury woes: 'They were like kickball shoes'

Big Baller Brand got an "F" from both the Better Business Bureau and Lonzo Ball.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

NFL stars show off custom 2024 '#MyCauseMyCleats' footwear

Players will spread awareness for worthy causes with their feet this weekend.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Trounced by 41, reeling Lakers share in blame

Lakers coach JJ Redick said there "has to be some ownership" after Wednesday's 134-93 loss to the Heat, which marked the team's sixth loss in eight games.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Gaza Humanitarian Zone

The Israeli military said it was targeting senior Hamas militants in the area. Video from the scene showed the charred remains of tents.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Congress's budget gimmicks: A history of failure

Congress has a long history of using gimmicks to reduce government spending and balance the budget, but these efforts have not been successful, as evidenced by the current budget situation.

The Hill - Dec. 5

UK businesses expect lower margins and higher prices after Budget

Survey finds 54% of companies plan to raise prices in 2025 after national insurance increase

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Shop online for pre-Christmas delivery

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

One in five shop purchases now made in cash

Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Romania blames Russia for election meddling

National Security Council declassifies evidence of Moscow’s ‘hybrid attacks’ benefiting pro-Putin Călin Georgescu

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Centrica Delays Nuclear Plants Closure, Boosts Output Forecasts

The British Gas owner said two of the power stations are now expected to generate electricity until March 2027, one year later than previously expected.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4