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Debenhams Group returns to growth amid PLT recovery

Debenhams Group returns to growth amid PLT recovery

Currys appoints Fredrik Tønnesen as Group CEO

Currys appoints Fredrik Tønnesen as Group CEO

Inditex sales rise 5.8% after strong start to summer trading

Inditex sales rise 5.8% after strong start to summer trading

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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.

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.

The strategic gamble behind the Primark demerger

ABF’s decision to separate Primark from its food business reflects growing pressure on…
Modella Capital nears takeover of Flying Tiger Copenhagen

Modella Capital nears takeover of Flying Tiger Copenhagen

The move marks the latest acquisition for Modella, which recently purchased the high-street…

Dr. Martens returns to profit growth as shoe sales rise 19%

The footwear brand has reported a 61.3% increase in adjusted pre-tax profit, driven by a…

Burberry returns to profitability in FY26

The luxury fashion retailer attributed its performance to double-digit growth in Greater…

UK retail sales fall 3% as consumer uncertainty halts spending

The BRC found that April sales declined across food and non-food categories amid rising…

PwC: UK consumer sentiment suffers sharpest decline in four years

Survey of 2,000 adults shows 80% of households plan short-term spending cutbacks as cost of…

Shoe Zone cuts FY forecast as Middle East conflict hits costs

The profit downgrade comes as Shoe Zone has reported an adjusted loss before tax of £5.3m…

UK retail footfall drops 10.7% as Easter timing distorts figures

Combined figures for March and April show 3.9% drop in shopper numbers amid cooling consumer…

High street suffers worst April sales performance in a decade

Weak consumer confidence and rising living costs continue to weigh on spending, marking the…

Shop price inflation falls to 1% as retailers increase discounts

Annual food price growth slowed to 3.1% in April while non-food prices entered deflationary…