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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.

Card Factory profits fall 31% amid footfall slump

Retailer reports 31.5% drop in pre-tax profit despite revenue growth as low consumer…

The K-shaped recovery: A deep dive into the state of UK retail (Q1 2026)

Q1 2026 was defined by a K-shaped recovery: a rebound in discretionary goods countered by a…

UK retail sales rise 1.6% in first quarter

Fuel and online sales drive growth as volumes recover from February slump

Consumer confidence ‘in the doldrums’, says BRC

Based on research carried out by the trade body and Opnium, consumer’s personal financial…

Shoe Zone warns of loss as consumer confidence declines

Shoe Zone cited household budget pressure and the Middle East conflict for lower sales
Dunelm sales rise 2.1% in Q3 despite narrowing profit forecast

Dunelm sales rise 2.1% in Q3 despite narrowing profit forecast

Despite a strong winter sale and solid demand for its new spring collections, the homewares…

Retail footfall rises 2.4% in March amid early Easter boost

All retail locations saw growth, with shopping centre footfall rising 2.6%, retail parks up…

Next sales and profits increase in full-year results

The retailer predicted softer growth ahead amid war in the Middle East

Co-op Group posts £35m loss as CEO departs

The group’s un-audited results also saw a 2.3% decline in total revenue to £11.025bn,…

Consumer confidence drops to record low amid Middle East conflict

Retail-specific spending rose to +2 as shoppers prepared for higher energy costs to impact…