Care worker who used vulnerable pensioner’s bank details to go online shopping repays debt
A dishonest care worker has repaid almost £4,000 she illegally took to buy her shopping by using a vulnerable woman’s bank details.
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Just one in 20 Black Friday ‘deals’ are cheaper than rest of year, says Which?
Just one in 20 so-called Black Friday “deals” are cheaper during the shopping bonanza than at other times of the year, an investigation from Which? has found.
Retailers in breach of consumer laws ‘buying their way to top Google slots’
Online retailers that breach UK consumer laws on refunds and returns are able to buy their way to prime slots on Google Shopping’s listing service, according to a Which? investigation.
Burghead Coastal Rowing Club appeals to community for support with Co-op scheme
A local Moray club is delighted it has become one of three benefactors of the Co-op’s Community Fund.
Shoppers forecast to set Black Friday spending record despite political uncertainty
UK consumers are predicted to spend a record amount on Black Friday despite intensifying political uncertainty, figures suggest.
Police release CCTV images following ‘indecent offence’ at Aberdeen shopping centre
Police in Aberdeen have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following an indecent offence in a shopping centre.
More than quarter of Britons hate clothes shopping in stores – poll
More than a quarter of Britons say they hate shopping for clothes in stores because it knocks their body confidence, according to a survey.
Winter bargains boosted October’s selling figures
The Eastgate Centre in Inverness was among those to feel the benefit as bargain-hunting shoppers brought a slight boost to Scotland’s retail sector last month.
Morrisons removes black plastic from own-brand packaging
Morrisons has announced it is removing black plastic from all of its own-brand food and drink packaging to make it more easily recyclable.
High Street to be hit by ‘perfect storm’ this Christmas
High street sales collapsed in the last week of October amid political upheaval as retailers face a “perfect storm” in the crucial Christmas trading period, figures suggest.
Police say teenager tried to set worker on fire at Aberdeen shopping centre
Police have arrested a teenager in relation to an attempted assault on a member of staff in the Bon Accord Shopping Centre.
Sneak peek inside Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey’s home makeover
Made In Chelsea stars Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey have revealed the recent transformations they have made to their townhouse.
Ian Forsyth: Massive operation in keeping supermarket stores stocked
Keeping shelves stocked at the 200-plus Tesco stores across Scotland is not an easy task.
Jobs at risk as Tesco announces 4,500 job losses amid Metro brand revamp
Around 4,500 workers have been warned their jobs are at risk, with Tesco planning a fresh round of redundancies.
Holly Willoughby’s summer collection for M&S is here and you’re going to want it all
Now that Holly Willoughby is on her summer holiday and won’t be gracing our screens alongside Philip Schofield each morning, fans won’t be able to pore over the stylish star’s on-screen outfits for a while.
Levi’s to open store in Aberdeen
Denim brand Levi's has announced it will open a standalone store in Aberdeen.
Discount store Savers eyes new Union Street location
Discount chain Savers has submitted plans to open a new store in Aberdeen city centre.
Police called as youths seen cycling through shopping centre
Police were called to an Aberdeen shopping centre this afternoon after youths were seen cycling around indoors.
Man turned to shoplifting after Universal Credit switch left him penniless
An Aberdeen man said he was forced to turn to a life of crime after changes to his benefits left him with no money.
Debenhams profits alert as sales slump
Struggling department store chain Debenhams has issued another profit warning as its sales continue to fall.
Shop workers rally demanding action to breathe life back into high streets
Shop workers took to the streets of Aberdeen at the weekend calling for more support to be given to the ailing retail sector.
December worst in 20 years for our high streets
Scottish retailers have reported the worst December sales figures in 20 years, highlighting continuing woes on the nation’s high streets .
Revealed: Your best chances of getting parked in Aberdeen this Boxing Day
As tens of thousands of people hit the high street today in search of Boxing Day bargains, The Press and Journal can reveal the best places to park in the city.
Moray shoppers urged to buy locally over the festive period or risk losing their High Streets
Moray shoppers have been urged to buy presents and products locally instead of online or risk losing their bustling high streets.
Finance secretary urged to ditch out-of-town levy
More than 20 trade organisations have joined forces in an attempt to persuade Scottish Finance Secretary Derek Mackay to ditch plans for a new out-of-town business rates levy.
SPONSORED: Celebrate the destination shopping experience
When you are shopping in Aberdeenshire there is only one destination – Celebrations of Turriff. This family-run department store in Turriff in the heart of Aberdeenshire offers everything you could imagine under one roof, bringing you a shopping experience you will never forget.
Moray MP highlights ‘rip-off’ delivery charges with consumer minister
Moray MP Douglas Ross has met with the Small Business and Consumer Protection Minister at Westminster to advance a campaign against “rip-off” delivery charges imposed on customers in the north of Scotland.
The wisdom of thinking small
The UK’s leading supermarkets may still gobble up much of our spending, but “buy local” campaigns are gathering momentum and helping an army of food and drink producers around the country to survive and thrive.
Inverness city centre poised for multi-million pound transformation of shopping centre and rail station
The heart of Inverness is poised for a multi-million pound transformation in the coming months that will bring a “significant” jobs boom.
All Aberdeen and Inverness Homebase stores earmarked for closure
All of the Homebase branches in Aberdeen and Inverness have been earmarked for closure following a "significant" decline in performance.
Victorian Market in Inverness eyes future success with weekend opening
The Victorian Market in Inverness has opened its doors for the first weekend of the summer season.
Aberdeen Toys R Us store to remain open until further notice
An Aberdeen Toys R Us store is set to remain open until further notice.