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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

CBI

This coverage explores the Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) influence on the UK retail sector, focusing on policy advocacy, economic forecasts, regulatory consultations, and business sentiment. Reporting highlights how CBI initiatives and commentary shape retail strategies, workforce planning, and investment decisions — offering insights for retail executives, managers, and professionals navigating policy and economic developments.

CBI

This coverage explores the Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) influence on the UK retail sector, focusing on policy advocacy, economic forecasts, regulatory consultations, and business sentiment. Reporting highlights how CBI initiatives and commentary shape retail strategies, workforce planning, and investment decisions — offering insights for retail executives, managers, and professionals navigating policy and economic developments.

Inflation slows more than expected to 3.2% as food prices ease

UK inflation slowed more than expected to 3.2% in November, marking the lowest level in…

Budget reaction: Retail split as business rates and import rules shift

The retail industry has labelled the Autumn Budget as a “mixed bag” for retail,…

UK quarterly GDP beats expectations despite slowdown

UK GDP grew 0.3% in the three months to June, behind the 0.7% it grew in the first quarter,…

BoE cuts interest rates to 4%

The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4%, down from the previous rate of…

Inflation jumps to 18-month high of 3.6% in June

Inflation unexpectedly increased to a near 18-month high of 3.6% in June, driven by the…

High street sales falter in June as shoppers go online

High street sales growth continued to lag behind inflation in June, as shoppers turned to…

UK agrees trade deal with US but 10% tariff remains

The UK and the US have reached a “first-of-a-kind” trade agreement, under which the US will…

Inflation falls more than expected to 2.6% in March

Inflation has fallen more than expected to 2.6% in the 12 months to March 2025, down from…

Shein chair publicly confirms IPO plans

Shein executive chairman Donald Tang has confirmed that the fast-fashion giant has plans to…

Today’s news in brief-23/12/24

Fashion retailer Quiz plans to delist from the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and…
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