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Retailers refrain from price rises despite looming costs, BRC finds

Retailers did not resort to price rises throughout March, according to the latest BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index, despite rising cost…

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Spring Budget 2025: what it means for the retail industry

The UK retail sector has been navigating a volatile economic landscape, with rising operational costs, shifts in consumer spending, and…

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Clothing and household goods help boost retail sales 1% in Feb

Retail sales rose by 1% in February, thanks to a strong performance in non-food stores such as clothing, household goods…

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Kingfisher profits fall 7% to £528m in FY24

Kingfisher has reported a 7% dip in profits to £528m, including £33m of one-off business rates refunds at B&Q, during…

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WHSmith’s high street exit: what it means for the retail industry

After more than 230 years as a staple of British high streets, WHSmith is considering selling off its entire high…

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Retail parks lead the way as footfall sees small bounce in February

UK footfall edged up 0.2% in February as the performance from UK retail parks helped footfall increase for the second…

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HMV halts UK expansion amid rising wage costs

HMV has halted its UK expansion in anticipation of the rising wage costs due to commence next month, and will…

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Shop price inflation remains at 0.7% despite surge in food prices

Shop price inflation remained in deflation at 0.7% in February, after also falling to -0.7% in January, according to data…

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UK retail sales grow 2.3% in February, BDO reveals

Total retail sales in discretionary spend categories grew by 2.3% in February, compared to a negative base of -1.3% in…

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UK retail sales rise by 1.7% in January

UK retail sales volumes increased by 1.7% in January driven largely by food sales, the ONS has revealed.  According to…

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