Al Gore invests £7m in online supermarket Ocado

Former US vice-president turned ethical investor hopes his company has picked another winner

Morrisons profits leap

The supermarket chain saw its profits jump 22 per cent in the first half as it experienced a surge in new customers

British retail sales slide back again in August

Shopkeepers suffer as hot weather and sporting events keep shoppers away from the high street

Inflation rate unchanged in July

The Consumer Prices Index remained at 1.8 per cent in July, the same level as in June

Poor weather fails to dampen retail sales in July

High street stores saw their sales boosted last month as one of the wettest ever Julys brought customers through their doors

Sweeping job cuts called for at Ikea

Group's founder pinpoints need for worldwide employee cull, as economic downturn leads to reduced home spending

JJB shares plunge over loan row

Shares in sports retailer slump 25 per cent in a day as £1.5m loan to company's chairman comes under the spotlight

Retail sales disappoint in May

After positive signs on consumer spending in April, May sees a renewed drop-off

British high street sales boom in April

UK retailers have enjoyed a buoyant month in April so far, according to figures from the CBI