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Strong December retail sales fail to offset weak Q4

Strong December retail sales fail to offset weak Q4

Next acquires Russell and Bromley

Next acquires Russell and Bromley

Primark sales fall 2.7% despite steady parent group revenues

Primark sales fall 2.7% despite steady parent group revenues

Budget

This coverage examines the UK government’s seasonal budget announcements and their implications for the retail sector. Reporting focuses on tax changes, business rates, employment policies, and economic forecasts that directly affect retailers, brand managers, and executives. With analysis tailored to commercial strategy, the insights help professionals assess how fiscal policy shapes retail operations, profitability, and investment decisions.

Budget

This coverage examines the UK government’s seasonal budget announcements and their implications for the retail sector. Reporting focuses on tax changes, business rates, employment policies, and economic forecasts that directly affect retailers, brand managers, and executives. With analysis tailored to commercial strategy, the insights help professionals assess how fiscal policy shapes retail operations, profitability, and investment decisions.

Morrisons posts strong Christmas sales as annual earnings hold steady

Morrisons has recorded improved sales growth over the Christmas trading period, as the…

Shoe Zone profits fall to £3.3m

Shoe Zone has revealed its profit before tax has fallen to £3.3m, down from £10.1m, in the…

‘Dismal December’ as Christmas fails to boost retail sales, BDO finds

Total like-for-like retail sales across discretionary spending categories fell by 1.4% in…

Retailers to benefit as 40% first-year tax allowance comes into force

Retail businesses making new investments in stores and supply chains are now able to claim…

Seasalt plans 10 new shops a year despite industry slowdown

Seasalt Cornwall plans to open about 10 new shops a year, pressing ahead with expansion…

UK consumer confidence edges up but remains flat year-on-year

UK consumer confidence rose modestly in December, but remained unchanged from a year…

UK retail sales dip in November amid weaker Black Friday boost

UK retail sales volumes fell slightly in November, as a weaker-than-usual Black Friday…

BoE cuts interest rates to 3.75%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, the lowest the…

Consumer confidence remains subdued despite slight December uptick

Consumer confidence remained weak in December despite a modest improvement in expectations…

UK festive spending set to rise to £24.6bn, PwC survey finds

UK consumers are expected to spend £24.6bn on presents and celebrations this Christmas, a…
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