Pandemic lockdowns and continued expansion in China helped the Danish company to continue building its global toy empire
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/nov/30/lego-gives-its-20000-employees-three-days-extra-holiday-after-profits-rise-140

The Parkers Arms in Lancashire is fully booked for Christmas but its owner fears new variant could flatten festive spirit
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/30/having-to-close-would-be-a-disaster-omicron-is-ominous-for-hospitality

Be it cookie-style or plant-based, gin-infused or speculoos filling, retailers are experimenting with the festive cake
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/27/mince-pie-war-hots-up-as-supermarkets-bid-to-woo-younger-taste-buds

Stamp duty holiday also spurred sales with one in 14 homes set to change hands in 2021, says online property portal Zoopla
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/29/race-for-space-fuelling-busiest-uk-housing-market-since-2007

With tens of thousands of traditional cafes shutting down or being repurposed as coffee shops and brasseries, is it really the end for the a
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/nov/27/greasy-spoon-cafes-close-doors-as-todays-diners-shun-fry-ups

British film-making is booming, and the former Ford factory in east London is in the thick of the action
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/nov/21/made-in-dagenham-but-now-its-movies-rolling-off-the-production-line

About 85% of smaller sellers will protest against online giants such as Amazon by closing their websites and planting trees
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/21/black-friday-largest-boycott-planned-by-independent-retailers

After the pandemic more women are choosing to work from home but that choice could damage career prospects
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/20/flexible-working-a-system-set-up-for-women-to-fail

Israeli firm says dairy proteins will be made by microorganisms programmed with DNA instructions
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/17/cows-milk-without-cows-start-up-13m-seed-funding-imagindairy

Shoeaholics, part of Kurt Geiger group, says average person in UK has ‘trainer wardrobe’ worth £474
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/16/two-in-three-britons-wear-trainers-to-office-report

Supermarket teams up with Amazon to let customers shop without scanning items or visiting a till
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/16/sainsburys-joins-the-smart-set-with-checkout-free-trial-in-london

From rentals the size of a tiny hotel room to Barratt’s pocket-sized new-builds, the market is expanding
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/15/uk-boom-microflats-property-house-prices-barratts

Companies offering remote monitoring software are booming. But spying on your employees is no way to treat people
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/14/monitoring-software-working-from-home-staff

Once niche activity enjoys renaissance as families and friends meet up for slower, more mindful ‘logged-off’ activities
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/nov/15/digital-detox-and-post-pandemic-catch-ups-fuel-board-game-boom

Number of vacancies now 25% higher than pre-Covid figure as companies struggle to recruit workers for festive season
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/10/uk-firms-offer-up-to-2000-sign-on-bonuses-amid-christmas-labour-shortage

Some firms reinvent themselves in the battery era, but others struggle as work moves abroad
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/09/carmaking-west-midlands-electric-vehicle-industry

Concerns over shortages and rising prices boost sales by 3% in October on same period a year ago
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/09/bond-boosts-cinema-spending-as-consumer-demand-drives-retail-recovery

Percentage of workers paid by platforms such as Uber and Deliveroo jumps from 6% in 2016 to 15% now
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/05/gig-working-in-england-and-wales-more-than-doubles-in-five-years

Production is ‘at a reduced scale’ because of system upgrade disruption
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/07/walkers-crisps-shortage-could-last-until-end-of-month-after-it-glitch

Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and Superdrug have influencer store staff who outshine corporate social media
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/nov/05/shop-workers-tiktok-stars-home-spun-video-clips

A startup called Reef wants to un-clog city streets and deliver food to your door via robot
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/oct/30/reef-urban-car-parks-repurposed-neighborhood-hubs

On the eve of the Cop26 summit, we see what the big chains are doing on the environment
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/30/uk-supermarkets-climate-crisis-cop26-environment

Partnership with German ‘dark store’ group first of its kind, with pilot site at south London supermarket
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/28/tesco-and-gorillas-join-forces-to-test-10-minute-delivery-service

Major retailers say Sunak’s one-year rate cut of 50% will only help small business and not the high street
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/27/retailers-warn-budget-will-cause-unnecessary-loss-of-jobs-and-shops

Tesco GetGo store in Holborn is latest to let shoppers walk straight out – but not everyone likes the frictionless experience
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/23/end-of-the-checkout-queue-stores-rush-to-deploy-till-free-technology

Supermarket’s latest addition tipped to challenge dominance of oat, almond and soy alt-milks
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/oct/26/waitrose-to-sell-potato-milk-as-demand-for-plant-based-options-grows

Average price rises to 142.94p a litre on Sunday, while diesel is still a little short of its previous record
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/oct/25/uk-petrol-prices-record-highs-oil-market-diesel

As Facebook reportedly plans to unveil a new corporate name, we look at how four other firms fared
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/20/a-fashion-turnaround-and-a-logo-no-go-hits-and-misses-of-rebranding

Warning that online giant’s move will lead to higher prices and empty shelves in shops
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/oct/17/small-firms-fury-as-amazon-offers-3000-sign-up-bonus-to-attract-christmas-staff

Trade body says one in five businesses had to close or cut hours last month for lack of security staff
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/18/clubs-face-bouncer-shortage-as-uk-staffing-squeeze-hits-nightlife

Alt-seafood scene is ‘hot’ as booming sales of vegan food draw investment in research and development
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/oct/16/faux-fish-vegan-alternatives-set-to-take-uk-market-by-storm

Editorial: Is a low-tax corporate form of work intensification where staff are tracked and assessed to ensure they meet exacting targets goo
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/oct/10/the-guardian-view-on-amazons-shops-benefit-society-not-just-consumers

Fashion retailer says its costs are rising, including freight, staffing and Brexit duties
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/11/asos-chief-nick-beighton-steps-down-supply-chain-costs

Bakery chain says it has no plans to put up prices despite staffing and supply chain disruption
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/05/greggs-costs-shortages-sales-prices

Coalition of UK industry bodies warns of ‘painful’ job losses if Treasury returns tax to pre-Covid levels in April
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/01/hospitality-and-tourism-bosses-plead-for-vat-rate-freeze-at-125

Brexit, global supply chain issues and the ‘long tail of Covid-19’ creates ‘perfect storm for UK firms’
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/04/staff-shortages-spreading-to-all-corners-of-uk-business-survey-finds

Robot that can check on loved ones and pets is one of plethora of devices announced at big launch event
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/sep/28/amazon-launches-home-robot-astro-and-giant-alexa-display

Brick brand says it does not not expect problems with Christmas stock despite global supply crisis
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/sep/28/lego-profits-covid-19-lockdown-christmas-stock

Editorial: Ministers were warned that Brexit would cause problems for hauliers. The chaos in forecourts is a mess of their making
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/sep/28/the-guardian-view-on-fuel-shortages-this-crisis-needs-management

Burger King and Starbucks leaders also sign up to new body to discuss mounting challenges
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/sep/29/nandos-and-deliveroo-chiefs-join-hospitality-council-to-help-crisis-hit-uk-sector

Discount supermarket is not expecting supply disruption as it directly employs most of its drivers
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/sep/27/aldi-jobs-uk-stores-sales

Britons opting not to fly abroad and holiday at home during the pandemic have ushered in new self-belief at the Norfolk resort
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/sep/24/with-tourism-booming-great-yarmouth-dreams-of-turning-the-tide

EVCL Chill goes into administration hit by severe driver shortages and loss of customers
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/sep/25/chilled-food-delivery-group-collapses-putting-over-400-jobs-at-risk

Sales jump as US says it will allow fully vaccinated passengers from UK and some EU countries to enter from November
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/sep/21/virgin-atlantic-reports-600-surge-in-flight-bookings-to-the-us

Products join post-Brexit scheme created to protect British foods, which is not recognised in EU
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/sep/20/watercress-and-welsh-lamb-breed-added-to-uk-protected-foods-list

From funding a startup to its name and tackling the red tape, experts and entrepreneurs give tips
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/sep/11/small-business-startup-tips

Pret boss ‘optimistic’ as sandwich and coffee chain reports a 15% rise in sales, a return almost to pre-pandemic levels
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/sep/12/survey-suggests-uk-workers-are-beginning-to-return-to-city-centres

Online trade at The Works boomed during the Covid crisis but now it faces new challenges, from higher costs to supply chain issues
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/sep/03/the-works-how-a-store-perfect-for-lockdown-offers-high-street-hope

The pandemic prompted a surge in the use of workplace surveillance programs – and they’re not going away any time soon
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/sep/05/covid-coronavirus-work-home-office-surveillance

Pocket Living boss on how his small flats give first-time buyers a foot on the urban property ladder
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/sep/05/housing-should-be-boring-and-cheap-developer-explains-his-success