Recession
This coverage analyses the effects of economic recession on UK retail, focusing on consumer behaviour, business resilience, cost-cutting strategies, and market performance. Reporting provides insight into sales trends, operational adjustments, leadership decisions, and recovery planning — supporting retail executives, managers, and owners navigating economic downturns and sustaining commercial viability.
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Jun- 2025 -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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Apr- 2025 -7 AprilEconomy
Trump calls tariffs ‘medicine’ amid market turmoil
US president Donald Trump has called his newly-announced tariffs “medicine” as he showed no signs of reversing them. Speaking to reporters on Sunday (6 April) aboard Air Force One, Trump warned that governments would have to pay “a lot of money” to lift sweeping tariffs. He said: “I don’t want…
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Mar- 2025 -25 MarchFeatures
Why does Games Workshop never lose money?
Games Workshop was founded in 1975 and last posted a loss in 2007. This came after it had licensed the rights to make miniatures and a game using characters and stories from The Lord of The Rings but saw a decline in interest for the franchise. Since that point the…
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Jan- 2025 -15 JanuaryComment
Priya Chandé: Driving Purpose and Innovation in Retail
Priya Chandé, Global Brand director at WUKA, has had a career marked by ambition, resilience, and a deep-rooted commitment to making a difference. From her early days at L’Oréal, where she learned the intricacies of marketing global brands, to leading a purpose-driven startup in the women’s health space, Chandé’s story…
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Dec- 2024 -13 DecemberAnalysis
How China and ‘memory makers’ are shaping luxury retail trends
The global luxury retail market is at a turning point, navigating economic shifts, evolving consumer preferences, and new growth opportunities. Insights from Morningstar’s Luxury Landscape and other industry reports have explained what trends really shaped the luxury segment year, giving us a good idea of what to expect in 2025.…
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9 DecemberAdvice
The gift card revolution: insights from Anna Uprichard
Gift cards have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, evolving from simple gestures of convenience into powerful tools that drive consumer behavior, boost employee morale, and support public welfare. Few know this space better than Anna Uprichard, vice president of commerce for Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global leader in…
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May- 2024 -10 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-10/5/24
The UK economy has emerged from recession with a growth of 0.6% in the first quarter of 2024, surpassing economist expectations. This growth was primarily driven by consumer-facing services, which expanded by 0.6% after a decline in the previous quarter. Notably, retail trade played a significant role in this recovery,…
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10 MayEconomy
UK economy exits recession as GDP jumps 0.6% in Q1
The UK economy is no longer in recession after it grew by 0.6% between January and March this year, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The performance beat economist expectations of 0.4% growth. A recession, which is defined as two consecutive three-month periods where the…
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Apr- 2024 -22 AprilNews
Gloucester Quays footfall rises 7% in FY24
Gloucester Quays has revealed a record period of sales and footfall performance up 11% and 7% respectively. The outlet is also celebrating its 15th anniversary, going from a new destination in the South West when it launched in 2009, to establishing itself as the dominant retail and leisure hub in…
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12 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-12/4/24
Levi’s has welcomed Gianluca Flore, a seasoned executive from Burberry, as its new chief commercial officer effective 29 July . With over 20 years of experience in luxury apparel, Flore will oversee global commercial operations, reporting directly to Levi’s CEO Michelle Gass. His track record in brand expansion and profitability…
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