Inflation
This coverage analyses the impact of inflation on the UK retail industry, focusing on costs, pricing strategies, consumer spending, and operational challenges. Reporting highlights economic trends, retailer responses, supply chain pressures, and leadership decisions to manage margins and demand. Designed for executives and managers, it offers insights to navigate inflationary pressures while maintaining competitiveness.
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Jun- 2025 -23 JuneClothing & Shoes
River Island to shut 33 stores with hundreds of jobs at risk
River Island is reportedly planning to shutter 33 shops as part of a restructuring plan that would see hundreds of jobs at risk, Sky News has reported. The family-owned group, which currently operates around 230 stores, confirmed the proposals on Friday (20 June) following reports that it was working…
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20 JuneHigh Street
Retail sales see sharpest monthly fall since December 2023
Retail sales volumes fell by 2.7% in May, according to the latest retail sales figures from the ONS, marking the sharpest monthly decline since December 2023. The fall followed a revised 1.3% rise in April and was driven largely by reduced spending in food stores and weaker sales of clothing…
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20 JuneSupermarkets
Morrisons Q2 sales up 4.2% to £3.9bn
Morrisons has revealed that its total sales rose 4.2% up to £3.9bn for the 13 weeks ended 27 April 2025. Alongside this its like-for-like group sales were up 3.9%. The supermarket stated that this followed successful in-store trials of new initiatives including a more focused range, improvements to Market Street…
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20 JuneEconomy
Young adults lift UK consumer confidence despite economic concerns
Consumer confidence in the UK rose modestly in June, buoyed by optimism among younger age groups despite continuing concerns over inflation and global instability, according to new data from GfK. The research firm’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased by two points to -18, with improvements in views of the wider…
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18 JuneEconomy
Inflation eases to 3.4% in May amid falling air prices
Inflation eased to 3.4% in May 2025, down from 3.5% in the 12 months to April, as rising food prices were offset by falling air fares, according to the latest figures from the Office for national statistics. However, the fall comes with a caveat: the ONS has since revealed that…
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9 JuneClothing & Shoes
River Island owners prepare rescue plan amid tough market conditions
High street fashion brand River Island has reportedly appointed advisers from PwC to draft a restructuring plan amid tough trading conditions, which could result in store closures and job losses, according to Sky News. Sources revealed to the outlet that although no definitive decisions have been made about the company’s…
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4 JuneHigh Street
B&M profits slump as inflation hits
B&M has seen its profit-before-tax fall 13.2% to £431m, compared with the £498m it posted in the same period last year. This came as a result of UK inflation, with the company’s UK revenues falling 3.1%, despite its overall group revenue rising 3.7% to £5.57bn. B&M put this revenue increase…
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2 JuneFeatures
Is kidswear holding fashion retailers back?
Children’s apparel rarely commands the spotlight in retail reporting – but when it underperforms, the drag is felt quietly across the balance sheet. In its latest financial results, Adena Brands – owner of Monsoon and Accessorize – reported a £7.5m pre-tax loss and an 11% decline in group sales. The…
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May- 2025 -30 MaySupermarkets
Discounters win out as grocery sales growth slows to 3% after Easter
Total Till sales growth slowed to +3% at UK supermarkets in the last four weeks ending 17 May 2025, following +9.6% recorded last month following a boost in Easter sales, according to new data released by NielsenIQ (NIQ). NIQ said the lower growth rate is a “reset” as shoppers reign…
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28 MayDIY
Kingfisher sales rise 2.2% to £3.3bn in Q1
Kingfisher, which operates DIY brands Screwfix and B&Q, has reported that total sales rose 2.2% to £3.3bn in the first quarter ended 30 April. It comes as like-for-like sales grew 1.8% during the period, with the group noting a 2.7% boost in underlying growth, thanks to customers making more large…
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