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The latest news, updates and analysis on the the UK retail industry. Covering every segment of the market, Retail Sector’s business journalists keep you in the picture.
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Jun- 2024 -21 June
BoE decision a ‘blow for Gen Z spending’, says RSM UK
The economic impact of high interest rates is set to hit Gen Z spending for the next 12 months, “prolonging…
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21 June
Card Factory to engage shareholders after AGM revolt
Card Factory has announced that it will engage with shareholders after a revolt over the reelection of its chair. The…
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21 June
UK retail sales jump 2.9% in May
UK retail sales volumes rose by 2.9% in May 2024, following a fall of 1.8% in April 2024, according to…
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21 June
Consumer confidence up three points in June, Gfk finds
Consumer confidence increased by three points in June to -14, the latest Gfk consumer confidence index has revealed. According to…
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20 June
Today’s news in brief-20/6/24
Sainsbury’s announced the sale of its banking arm’s personal loan, credit card, and retail deposit portfolios to NatWest, scheduled for…
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20 June
Footasylum to open first Aberdeen store
Footasylum has announced that it will be opening a new store in Aberdeen’s Union Square shopping centre. The new 7,000…
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20 June
BoE holds interest rates for 7th consecutive month
Interest rates have remained unchanged at 5.25% for the seventh consecutive month, the Bank of England has announced. The bank’s MPC…
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20 June
Lidl to hold contractor events as it seeks new stores
Lidl is set to host a series of events aimed at forging new relationships and engaging with existing partners, as…
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20 June
Starmer reaffirms commitment to crackdown on shop worker abuse
Labour leader Keir Starmer has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to cracking down on abuse against shop workers should his party…
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20 June
Sainsbury’s to sell banking portfolios to NatWest
Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell its banking arm’s personal loan, credit card and retail deposit portfolios to NatWest, in a…
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