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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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Economic Growth

This coverage reviews UK economic growth trends and their impact on the retail sector, focusing on consumer spending, GDP indicators, inflation, and regional performance. Reporting examines how macroeconomic shifts shape retail investment, pricing strategies, and store expansion decisions—offering insights for retail executives, CFOs, and business leaders navigating market cycles and strategic planning.

Economic Growth

This coverage reviews UK economic growth trends and their impact on the retail sector, focusing on consumer spending, GDP indicators, inflation, and regional performance. Reporting examines how macroeconomic shifts shape retail investment, pricing strategies, and store expansion decisions—offering insights for retail executives, CFOs, and business leaders navigating market cycles and strategic planning.

UK retail sales volume falls 1.3% in April

Monthly decline driven by drop in fuel sales despite positive three-month growth trend

Middle East conflict to weigh on UK growth, EY warns

While growth is expected to rise to 1.2% in 2027, this still remains below the 1.4% rate…

BRC warns of rising employment costs amid Spring Statement

Its warning comes as unemployment has climbed to 5.2% and is expected to increase further

Business secretary names Doug Gurr as preferred CMA chair

Last month, the Department for Business and Trade launched a consultation into the UK…

Reeves to delay end of low-value import tax break until 2029

Britain will scrap the long-standing tax exemption on low-value imports in 2029, delaying a…

UK economy slows to 0.1% in third quarter

The UK’s economic growth slowed to 0.1% in the third quarter, falling short of expectations…

BoE holds interest rates at 4% ahead of Budget

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to keep interest rates steady at 4% ahead of the…

Usdaw welcomes 6.7% rise in real Living Wage

Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a 6.7% increase in the real Living Wage, describing it…
Ikea UK FY sales fall 2.1% to £2.25bn despite strong final quarter

Ikea UK FY sales fall 2.1% to £2.25bn despite strong final quarter

Ikea UK has reported retail sales of £2.25bn for the 2025 financial year, a 2.1% decrease on…

Next CEO warns UK economy faces ‘anaemic growth’ despite HY profit uplift

Next has revealed that its profit-before-tax rose 13.8% to £515m for the half year ended…