Consumer Confidence
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May- 2025 -9 MayFeatures
Why is Rachel Reeves reviewing the Low Value Import Scheme?
The global economy is currently experiencing turbulent times as a result of Donald Trump’s trade war. Currys CEO Alex Baldock,…
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilSupermarkets
Supermarket sales rise 9.6% amid Easter boost
Total Till sales increased 9.6% at UK supermarkets during the last four weeks ending 19 April 2025, up by 2.7%…
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24 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-24/4/25
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reviewing the Low Value Import scheme, which allows goods under £135 to enter the UK tariff-free,…
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24 AprilEconomy
Trumps trade war rocks consumer confidence, BRC finds
Consumer expectations in the UK dropped significantly to -48 in April, down from -35 in March, according to the latest…
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24 AprilOnline & Digital
Temu strengthens commitment to quality assurance with Eurofins Consumer Products Testing partnership
Temu, the international e-commerce platform, is strengthening its product safety and compliance measures through a partnership with Eurofins Consumer Product…
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23 AprilFeatures
How the US tariffs could redefine the future of UK retail
The UK retail industry is bracing for disruption as the US prepares to enforce a sweeping set of tariff increases,…
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15 AprilEconomy
UK sales increase 1.1% in March thanks to good weather boost
UK Total retail sales increased by 1.1% year on year in March, against a growth of 3.5% in March 2024,…
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11 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-11/4/25
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has raised its profit forecast for the third consecutive year, driven by strong sales in Japan…
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11 AprilEconomy
Footfall sees sharp 5.4% drop in March due to late Easter
Total year-on-year footfall in the UK dropped sharply by 5.4% in March, up from a 0.2% fall in February, according…
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9 April
Today’s news in brief-9/4/25
Boots UK reported a 1.6% sales increase in Q2, with comparable retail sales up 5.1% year-on-year across all categories. Pharmacy…
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