Inflation

Business energy bills to be capped under new gov scheme

The government has unveiled a new plan that is set to cap wholesale energy bills for businesses for an initial…

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Eve Sleep losses widen amid ‘appalling’ market conditions

Eve Sleep, a direct-to-consumer sleep wellness brand, has reported EBITDA losses of £4.2m for the first half of 2022, compared…

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Unbound Group reports ‘encouraging’ H1 despite £0.3m lose

Hotter Shoes owner, Unbound Group, has reported an EBIT loss of £0.3m for the first half of 2022 after taking…

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Moonpig reiterates FY guidance as trading remains stable 

Moonpig has said that its overall trading performance has been in line with its expectations in its latest trading update…

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DFS profits fall as cost of living sees sales soften

DFS has revealed that its reported profit before tax has almost halved to £58.5m, down from £102.6m, as rising inflation…

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Retail sales fall 1.6% in August as cost of living begins to bite

Retail sales fell by 1.6% in August this year, due to rising prices and cost of living which are affecting…

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John Lewis swings to H1 loss of £99m

John Lewis has swung to a loss of £99m for the first half of 2022 (H1 FY22) which it attributed…

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Is the rise in distressed M&As set to continue?

The number of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals targeting UK retailers has increased in the last year, up from 28…

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Inflation falls in August but remains near 40-year high

UK inflation eased slightly in August to 9.9%, down from 10.1% in July, but remains near a 40-year high as…

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Thinking critically about customer reviews

Unfortunately it’s no secret that consumers and retailers alike are staring down the barrel of an economic recession. With shoppers…

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