Day Headlines in Business News: 2025-08-08
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Beloved by bands and bank robbers, the Ford Transit turns 60 (BBC Business 2025-08-08 23:50:21)
The world's best-selling van has been in production since 1965. -
Is super skinny back? UK sees rise in complaints over thin models (BBC Business 2025-08-08 23:47:17)
Zara, M&S and Next had ads banned over models that look "unhealthily thin" - is size zero making a comeback -
Is super skinny back? UK sees rise in ad complaints over thin models (BBC Business 2025-08-08 23:47:17)
Zara, M&S and Next had ads banned over models that look "unhealthily thin" - is size zero making a comeback -
River Island allowed to shut shops to stave off collapse (BBC Business 2025-08-08 14:18:49)
The struggling High Street retailer had warned it would run out of cash by the end of August. -
Crocs US sales tumble as shoppers choose trainers (BBC Business 2025-08-08 09:47:05)
The rubber clog-maker claims it is competing with a "clear athletic trend" ahead of the World Cup. -
Chocolatiers 'tried everything' to keep cafe open (BBC Business 2025-08-08 09:31:07)
Chocolate prices have risen by 17.7% in the year to May – adding to the troubles faced by the cafe. -
Baby bank opens bigger premises to meet demand (BBC Business 2025-08-08 04:58:45)
Baby Basics UK provides practical essentials for families with children, from 0 to 5 years old. -
Life-like robots for sale to the public as China opens new store (BBC Business 2025-08-08 04:58:20)
Robots on sale at the store include humanoid butlers, chess partners and dogs. -
Crocs shares slump as US shoppers rein in spending (BBC Business 2025-08-08 02:57:01)
The firms says it expects revenue for the three months to the end of August to fall by about 10% compared with last year. -
Mandalorian actress settles lawsuit with Disney over firing (BBC Business 2025-08-08 02:40:25)
Gina Carano sued for wrongful termination with the support and funding of billionaire Elon Musk.