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Economy

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.

Economy

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.

UK Till sales slow to 4% this month, NIQ finds

Total Till sales growth at UK supermarkets slowed to 4% in the four weeks ending 7…

Inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August

The rate of inflation remained steady at 2.2% in August, unchanged since July, yet is still…

UK economy stagnates for second consecutive month

The UK economy experienced no growth for the second consecutive month in July,…

August sales jump 1% YOY despite weak back to school performance

UK Total retail sales increased by 1.0% year on year in August, against a growth of 4.1% in…

Retail sales rebound in July as Euros give needed boost

Retail sales increased 0.5% in July after falling 0.9% in June, as retailers saw a welcome…

UK economy grows by 0.6% despite June flatline

The UK economy has grown by 0.6% between April and June, in part boosted by the service…

Inflation rises to 2.2% due to energy prices

Inflation increased for the first time this year in July, as energy prices fell less than…

Retail sales jump 0.5% in July as clothing performance improves

UK Total retail sales increased by 0.5% year on year in July, against a growth of 1.5% in…

BoE cuts interest rates for first time in 4 years

The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates for the first time in four years, with the…

Shop price inflation remains unchanged in July

Shop Price annual inflation remained unchanged at 0.2% in July but economic uncertainty…