Merchant A-Z

How much will we be able to rely on supermarkets' own-brand lawyers? (Guardian Unlimited)

So-called 'Tesco Law' - legal services from consumer brand names offering an alternative to the high-street solicitor - is already available through Which?, the Halifax and the Co-op, but critics question the quality of advice available. Jon Robins investigates

Building Materials (Cadillac News)

Large piece of Cherry wood, great for making furniture. You cut up & haul. $100. Call Doug (231)829-3736. Leather jackets, all sizes, all styles, all colors, men’s, women’s, teenager’s, new & used, reasonable prices. 4100 S. 23 Rd., Boon. Just south of Boon Rd.

Of words and wooden wonders (The Herald)

In this week's SME Focus, a veteran entrepreneur and former wordsmith for The Wombles explains why he decided to launch an upmarket furniture venture just as the credit crunch started to get nasty.

Meet Britain's luckiest woman: The pensioner who's won over 100 competition prizes this year (Daily Mail)

She's holidayed around the world, filled her living room with fine furniture, and enjoys settling back for relaxing beauty treatments.

Meet Britain's luckiest woman: The pensioner who's won over 100 competition prizes this year (Evening Standard)

She's holidayed around the world, filled her living room with fine furniture, and enjoys settling back for relaxing beauty treatments. Betty Robb's wardrobes are also packed with lovely clothes which she uses for her regular trips to the theatre and concerts.