Consumer Confidence
This coverage explores trends and insights into consumer confidence and their impact on the UK retail sector. Reporting includes survey data, economic indicators, shopper sentiment, and analysis of how confidence levels influence spending patterns, sales performance, and strategic planning. Designed for retail executives and managers, it provides context for understanding demand fluctuations and preparing for market challenges.
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Sep- 2025 -2 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Levi’s UK warns rising ‘anti-Americanism’ could damage brand
Levi’s UK has warned that a risk of “rising Anti-Americanism” in light of Trump Tariffs and US governmental policies could drive consumers away from US brands and dent its sales in the UK. In its latest filings on Companies House, the group said that consumers may develop an “increasing willingness”…
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Aug- 2025 -21 AugustEconomy
Consumer sentiment improves slightly but remains in ‘doldrums’, BRC finds
Consumer expectations for the next three months improved marginally in August but remain historically low, according to the latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Opinium. Expectations for the state of the economy rose slightly to -32, up from -33 in July. Views on personal finances also improved…
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14 AugustHigh Street
Nearly half of indie retailers report Q2 sales decline, BIRA finds
Nearly half (46%) of Britain’s independent retailers reported lower sales in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year, according to new figures from the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA). The decline was attributed to a squeeze on household budgets and falling consumer confidence as key…
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13 AugustHigh Street
Shoe Zone halves profit forecast amid weak consumer confidence
Shoe Zone expects annual profits to fall by half after seeing a drop in footfall and revenues during June and July, as higher interest rates and weak consumer confidence continue to weigh on spending. The footwear retailer now forecasts adjusted profit before tax of about £2.5m for the year ending…
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7 AugustEconomy
Luxury loses momentum as midmarket braces for impact, Colliers finds
Luxury and midmarket retailers across EMEA are recalibrating strategies in response to a cooling post-pandemic retail environment, according to a report from Colliers. Colliers found that after years of price-led growth, luxury retail is showing signs of fatigue. Brands such as Kering and Chanel reported revenue declines in 2024, while…
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5 AugustClothing & Shoes
David Beckham collab helps Hugo Boss sales inch up in Q2
Hugo Boss has revealed its currency-adjusted group sales increased 1% to €1.02bn (£871.4m) during the second quarter of the year, as its collaboration with David Beckham helped boost its Boss Men division. It comes as the partnership helped currency-adjusted revenues for Boss Menswear jump 5% in the second quarter, which…
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Jul- 2025 -24 JulyEconomy
Consumer confidence dips in July as inflation bites
Consumer confidence dipped in July as inflation and economic contraction weighed on household sentiment, new figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) show. According to the BRC-Opinium Consumer Sentiment Monitor, expectations for the UK economy over the next three months fell to -33, down from -28 in June. Forecasts for…
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22 JulyHigh Street
The Works PBT jumps 20% to £8.3m
The Works has revealed that its profit-before-tax rose 20.3% to £8.3m for the year ended 4 May 2025, up from £6.9m in the previous year. Alongside this, the company delivered total revenues of £277m, a decrease of 2% from the prior year, which benefitted from an additional trading week. The…
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17 JulyHigh Street
Dunelm Q4 sales rise amid Spring heatwave
Dunelm has revealed that its sales rose 4% to £415m for the 13 weeks ended 28 June 2025, driven by the Spring heatwave. Overall, the homeware retailer has seen its full year sales increase 3.8% to £1.77bn. As a result the company expects its full-year gross margin to be up…
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17 JulyDepartment Stores
Frasers warns of £50m budget hit despite FY25 profit rise
Frasers has seen pre-tax profits rise by 2.8% to £560.2m in its full-year results, but has warned it faces over £50m in extra costs caused by last year’s budget. In the year ended 27 April 2025, trading was particularly strong in the second half, where profits were up by 8.3%,…
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