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Shop price inflation rises to 1.5% in January, BRC finds

Shop price inflation rises to 1.5% in January, BRC finds

Third of UK-listed retailers issued a profit warning in 2025, EY finds

Third of UK-listed retailers issued a profit warning in 2025, EY finds

Barbour sees FY profits jump as revenue hits £350m

Barbour sees FY profits jump as revenue hits £350m

Pandemic

This coverage examines the impact of pandemics on the UK retail industry, focusing on operational disruption, financial challenges, consumer behaviour shifts, and recovery strategies. Reporting highlights store closures, safety measures, supply chain pressures, leadership decisions, and lessons learned to enhance resilience. Tailored for executives and managers, it provides insights to navigate crisis situations and strengthen preparedness.

Pandemic

This coverage examines the impact of pandemics on the UK retail industry, focusing on operational disruption, financial challenges, consumer behaviour shifts, and recovery strategies. Reporting highlights store closures, safety measures, supply chain pressures, leadership decisions, and lessons learned to enhance resilience. Tailored for executives and managers, it provides insights to navigate crisis situations and strengthen preparedness.

Strong December retail sales fail to offset weak Q4

British retail sales volumes fell by 0.3% in the final quarter of 2025, despite a strong…

Matalan earnings rise 38% following digital sales growth

Matalan has reported a 38% increase in earnings to £27m for the quarter ended 28 November…

Very Group reports ‘resilient’ Christmas as UK sales rise 1.9%

The Very Group has reported “resilient” Christmas and Black Friday trading, as UK retail…

Very Group owner Carlyle plans £2bn auction of online retailer

Carlyle, the owner of online retailer The Very Group, is reportedly preparing to launch an…

Pets at Home appoints James Bailey as chief executive

Pets at Home Group has appointed former Waitrose managing director James Bailey as its next…

Usdaw calls for free flu jabs for retail staff amid rising cases

Retail trade union Usdaw has called for shop workers to be offered free flu vaccinations,…

UK festive spending set to rise to £24.6bn, PwC survey finds

UK consumers are expected to spend £24.6bn on presents and celebrations this Christmas, a…

Naked Wines returns to profitability as revenue falls amid strategic reset

Naked Wines has returned to adjusted EBITDA profitability in the first half of its financial…

How retailers can keep staff from feeling undervalued and stressed

On a Sunday afternoon in Germany, some McDonald’s employees used to make a 45-minute trip…

Inside Quiz’s measured return to store expansion

Quiz Clothing is entering a new phase. After two difficult years marked by falling demand…
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