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NewsNew chancellor named as Burnham chooses cabinet
New prime minister Andy Burnham names John Healey as chancellor as he picks his cabinet.
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NewsWholesale and retail businesses slower to adopt AI than other sectors, say ONS
Only about 21% of retail businesses say they use AI, according to new data released by the ONS, despite over a third of all companies across the economy saying that they use the technology
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NewsIceland boss proposes moving cost-of-living remit to ‘No 10 North’
Lord Richard Walker has argued that responsibility for addressing the high cost of living should be held by new prime minister Andy Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’ office.
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NewsAndy Burnham pledges cost of living ‘breathing space’ in first speech as PM
Andy Burnham has used his first speech as prime minister to promise those being affected by the cost-of-living crisis “breathing space” from his first full day in office.
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NewsMorrisons cuts prices on hundreds of products
Supermarket giant Morrisons has today [July 20] announced price cuts on hundreds of “family favourites” to make “budgets go further during the school holidays” for customers.
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NewsLord Timpson quits government
Prisons minister and former Timpson Group chief executive Lord James Timpson has reportedly resigned from the government.
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NewsPrimark lowers prices on hundreds of products
Primark has lowered the prices across hundreds of its bestselling womenswear, menswear and kidswear styles.
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NewsMore British retailers warn profits will fall short after Middle East conflict
A growing number of Britain’s biggest retailers are telling investors they will make less money this year than previously forecast, as rising costs and weaker demand squeeze margins across the sector.
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NewsFrasers Group launches share buyback as it appoints new joint broker
Frasers Group has this morning launched a share buyback programme with new joint broker Panmure Liberum.
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NewsAndy Burnham promises to be pro-business Labour leader
In a speech after being confirmed as the next leader of the Labour Party, and incumbent prime minister, Andy Burnham today [July 17] promised to be pro-business.
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NewsBurberry posts sales rise as product and price strategy pays off
Upscale retailer and brand Burberry has reported a quarterly sales uplift and said its strategy is “working”.
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NewsHobbycraft sets sights on high street and overseas stores
Specialist retailer Hobbycraft aims to test high street shops and open overseas branches as it embarks on a new growth phase, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMorrisons names new managing director of convenience and wholesale
Supermarket chain Morrisons has named Maz Ahmed as its new managing director, convenience and wholesale.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reveals biggest standalone food store
Marks & Spencer’s biggest food store has opened, including a kitchen shop for the first time.
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NewsAldi to recruit hundreds of entry-level store assistant roles
Aldi is recruiting hundreds of entry-level store assistant roles across its UK stores as it ramps up store openings.
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NewsRetailers call on Burnham to address business rates, costs and crime
Retailers have urged the prime minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham, to work with them to create economic growth and thriving high streets.
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NewsDFS upgrades profit guidance despite challenging market conditions
DFS is expected to post a profit in line with its previous upgraded guidance and a rise in sales despite facing market challenges.
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NewsDunelm revenues increase despite impact of heatwave
The homewares retailer reported a 3.1% sales increase for the year ending June 27, 2026, with digital now representing 42% of its sales.
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NewsOcado Retail swings to profit as group eyes new international partners
Ocado’s joint venture with Marks & Spencer delivered a profit in the first half of the year, as group CEO Tim Steiner said the brand’s technology arm was eyeing new deals internationally.
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NewsInternational growth bolsters Frasers revenue despite weaker UK sports sales
The owner of Sports Direct and Flannels saw international revenue growth of 59.2% in its results for the 52 weeks ended April 26, 2026.