• John Lewis is back in the black, but the glory days of big bonuses seem far away

    John Lewis is back in the black, but the glory days of big bonuses seem far away
    The group is expected to reveal a £25m profit this week, but it’s mostly thanks to rising revenues at WaitroseIt is well over a decade since John Lewis staff last gathered in its cavernous Oxford Street store to cheer the announcement of a bumper annual bonus. Workers could be forgiven for booing instead this week if, as expected, the company announces the third missed bonus in four years.The owner of John Lewis and Waitrose is expected to announce that it has bounced back into the b
  • Not a sausage: how latest post-Brexit checks have hit UK delis

    Not a sausage: how latest post-Brexit checks have hit UK delis
    One company selling German products has not had a single delivery of wurst since JanuaryGerman Deli in east London is known for its wide variety of traditional sausages, but the post-Brexit border changes brought in last month means stocks are running worryingly low.Offering 22 types of fresh sausage, from the classic Bavarian leberwurst to the Oktoberfest currywurst, the online retailer has become popular with expats and lovers of German cuisine since it launched in 2004. Continue reading...

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