Popular now
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

Topic Hub

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.

CBI boss calls for gov to fix ‘antiquated’ rates system

CBI CEO Rain Newton-Smith has called on the government to fix the “antiquated” business…

Sainsbury’s urges gov to reform business rates

Sainsbury’s and USDAW have together called on the new government to deliver on its promise…

Retail sales jump 0.5% in July as clothing performance improves

UK Total retail sales increased by 0.5% year on year in July, against a growth of 1.5% in…

Starmer vows to ‘make work pay’ in King’s Speech

The new Labour government has outlined its main goals for the new parliament as part of the…

UK economy beats expectations as GDP jumps 0.4%

UK gross domestic product (GDP) beat expectations in May, increasing 0.4%, as a result of…

New West End appoints new communications and campaigns director

New West End Company, the business partnership representing 600 UK and international…

Clarks falls to £40m loss

Clarks has revealed that it posted a loss of £39.8m for the year ended 31 December 2023,…

The Role of Retail Investors in the Stock Market

Opportunities abound in the stock market, and being a retail investor is one way to benefit.…

Retail sales fall 4% in April

UK total retail sales decreased by 4% YOY in April, against a growth of 5.1% in April 2023,…

Angling Direct sees group revenues rise to £81.7m

Fishing tackle retailer Angling Direct has reported a 10.2% increase in revenue to £81.7m…