A luxury furniture brand, known for its exquisite craftsmanship, is taking a unique approach to protect its reputation. Maker&Son Ltd, founded by the family of esteemed designer Sir Terence Conran, faced challenges when it fell into financial distress. Customers who had purchased the brand’s opulent handmade English sofas and beds, some priced at £10,000 and …
In an analysis conducted by Which?, various categories on the website, such as furniture, toys, and clothes, were examined. The results were filtered specifically to display handmade-only items and were cross-referenced to ensure they weren’t available elsewhere. Out of the 192 products studied, it was discovered that 23 items supposedly handmade were actually available on …
In an effort to reduce costs and mitigate the effects of rampant inflation, B&Q has implemented several energy-saving measures. The retailer, which also operates the Screwfix chain, has adjusted the temperature of its store heaters by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. Additionally, heating is now activated later in the morning and turned off earlier in …
Waitrose has taken an important step towards recovery from the effects of its recent IT issues by cutting the price of key grocery items. The move marks the second time this year that the supermarket has sought to reduce prices, following the announcement of a £100m commitment to make items more affordable. Around 200 products …
Marks & Spencer has resolved its dispute with Swizzels, the confectionery company, over its “Pig Mugs” sweets that the company claimed copied its Percy Pig sweets. Swizzels announced that it would redesign Pig Mugs, which had been on the market since 1996, after engaging in a six-month legal battle with M&S. The two companies reached …