Tesco is being monitored by the UK’s supermarket regulator after it began imposing an “Amazon-style” fulfilment fee on online suppliers, according to The Times.
The supermarket faced criticism after it imposed the fee, which is linked to processing orders, picking and shipping products, and managing returns.
Brands and suppliers said the fee could put many of them out of business.
Tesco argued it made the decision after its own fulfilment costs grew when it expanded its online operations.
The smallest suppliers with contracts of £250,000 or less are exempt, but bigger suppliers pay from 12p per item for branded goods and 5p for own brands.
Carpetright has been hit by a cyberattack which has prevented it from trading across its 400 UK stores for almost a week, according to a report.
Customers have been unable to place orders in its shops since last Thursday, staff told The Times.
A spokeswoman added that online customers were “largely unaffected” and would be able to make new orders – but the attack will still be a financial blow for the flooring chain.
BP is rolling out a new crime logging platform and body-worn cameras to improve safety for its staff members.
The app-based platform will allow staff to report incidents and get in touch with police, as well as helping BP to identify offenders targeting multiple sites across its business.
The platform will also send an alert when repeat offenders or vehicles of interest are reported on the platform in the local area.
