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Retail employment falls to its lowest level on record

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Marks Electrical FY revenues drop 7.5%

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Retail employment falls to its lowest level on record

2026-06-19
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Economy explores the wider economic forces influencing the UK retail industry. This section covers inflation, consumer spending, interest rates, labour market conditions, and policy developments affecting retail performance and profitability. Retail Sector’s Economy coverage provides expert analysis, data-driven insight, and commentary to help retail leaders, financial planners, and operational managers understand how macroeconomic trends are shaping demand, costs, and investment decisions across the sector.

Retail employment falls to its lowest level on record

Retail employment falls to its lowest level on record

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