Halfords reports flat sales for the first half of the year, citing cautious consumer spending.Like-for-like sales dipped slightly by 0.1%…
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In September, retail sales in the UK experienced a notable increase, challenging concerns over an economic slowdown.The Office for National…
Amidst ongoing economic ambiguity, Sainsbury’s highlights consumer concerns over potential tax hikes.The Chancellor’s unclear fiscal policies are causing households to…
Mulberry has turned down a significant takeover bid from Frasers Group, maintaining its current strategy.The proposed £83m offer by Frasers…
The UK garden centre sector faces significant challenges as Dobbies and Homebase announce store closures and restructuring.Dobbies Garden Centres plans…
The UK’s economic prospects have improved with revised growth forecasts for 2023 and 2024.The Bank of England’s interest rate adjustments…
The UK’s economic growth forecast for 2023 has doubled from previous estimates, signalling a surprising upward trend.The Bank of England’s…
Oliver Bonas has encountered financial challenges, evidenced by a decline in profits for the fiscal year ending 31 December.The company’s…
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has urged the Bank of England to consider reducing interest rates in a bid…
The UK’s private sector experienced unexpected growth in August, exceeding analyst expectations.S&P Global composite PMI rose to 53.8, surpassing predictions…