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Price rises drive first quarterly sales fall since 2013
Price rises across the breadth of the retail sector have led to the first quarterly decline in retail sales since 2013, according to the latest government statistics.
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Today in retail: New horizons for John Lewis and AO
John Lewis’ managing director Paula Nickolds has said the department store will focus on developing customer service while driving efficiencies.
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Today in retail: Next braces for 'tough year'
Next posted its first fall in full-year profits in eight years as boss Lord Wolfson warned that the retailer was set for “another tough year”.
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February retail sales bounce despite three-month slump
Retail sales grew ahead of analysts’ expectations in February, but suffered their worst decline for seven years on a three-month basis.
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Today in retail: Food price hikes drive inflation
Rising food prices helped drive up inflation to 2.3% last month – its highest level for three-and-a-half years
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Food price rises drive inflation to three-year high
Rising food prices helped drive inflation to its highest level for three and a half years last month, official figures have revealed.
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Consumer confidence dips as ‘mounting pressures’ bite
Overall consumer confidence fell one point in February to -6 as shoppers become increasingly nervous about making big-ticket purchases.
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Today in Retail: Morrisons serves up food for thought
A Morrisons-commissioned report on the UK food sector published today pointed out that UK farmers supplied only 52% of our food in 2015.
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Retail sales growth slows as inflation bites
Retail sales were lower than expected in January, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
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UK inflation highest level since June 2014
Annual price inflation reached its highest level since June 2014 last month, despite falling prices for clothing and footwear, driven by rising food prices.
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Breakfast briefing: Aldi, UK exports and more
Retail news round-up: Aldi plans six stores across Scotland, and Irish food exports to UK decrease
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Today in Retail: Black Friday boosts November sales
It’s no huge surprise that sales, as measured by the Office for National Statistics, were up last month.
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Agenda: Dixons Carphone, Carpetright and sales data
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Dixons Carphone and Carpetright, plus the latest retail sales data all on the agenda.
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Inflation falls as low clothing prices take hold
The UK’s rising inflation rate has been dampened by cheaper clothing prices, the Office for National Statistics has said.
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Online sales jump by a fifth but fashion still suffers
Online retail sales jumped by more than a fifth last month year on year, latest government figures show.
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Agenda: Asos, Boots and Burberry update as Bucher joins Debenhams
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days as Asos, Boots, Burberry and Travis Perkins update, while Sergio Bucher takes the reins at Debenhams.
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Grocery sales lift offsets struggling fashion sector – ONS
Rising grocery sales offset a slowdown in fashion spending by shoppers last month, according to latest government figures.
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Inflation holds steady as rising food prices are offset by clothing
UK inflation was unchanged in August after hitting a 20-month high in July, as rising food prices were tempered by alcohol and clothing costs.
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Retail sales rise in June as warm weather boosts non-food sales
Retail sales recorded an impressive year-on-year uplift in July as warm weather and the weaker pound encouraged consumer spending.
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Inflation hits 20-month high while cost of food falls at slower rate
UK inflation has hit its highest level since November 2014 driven by higher prices for fuel, alcoholic drinks and hotels, latest figures show.