Tourist expenditure across Britain is predicted to remain suppressed over the next five years, driven by persistent inflation, a robust pound sterling and the cessation of VAT-free shopping, according to
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British consumer confidence has demonstrated a slight improvement but remains delicate as mounting tensions in the Middle East threaten to drive petrol prices higher, according to the latest GfK index
The European Commission has delivered a scathing assessment of Chinese e-commerce behemoth AliExpress, citing “systemic failure” in preventing the distribution of illegal and hazardous merchandise across its digital marketplace. Brussels’
Britain’s largest restaurant chain, McDonald’s, faces mounting pressure as sales decline amidst fierce competition and consumer backlash over significant price increases. The fast-food giant, which launched its first UK outlet
Luxury retailer Fortnum & Mason has unveiled ambitious plans to establish its first UK stores beyond London’s boundaries, responding to growing consumer demand for their premium offerings. Chief Executive Tom
Tesco has exceeded market expectations with a strong sales performance in the first quarter, reporting like-for-like sales growth of 5.1% in its UK operations. For the 13 weeks ending 24
In a remarkable display of unity within the highly competitive retail industry, Tesco stepped in to provide supplies to Marks & Spencer (M&S) and several Co-op branches after the two
Inditex, the world’s largest listed clothing retailer and owner of Zara, has posted weaker-than-expected first-quarter revenues, reflecting the impact of global economic uncertainty and shifting consumer confidence. The company reported
Marks & Spencer has reopened its online ordering service, six weeks after a cyber-attack forced the company to halt online sales. The retailer has confirmed that customers in England, Scotland,
The Chief Executive of JD Sports, Régis Schultz, has voiced concerns about the detrimental impact of short-term investor mindsets on the UK stock market. Schultz believes that such attitudes have
Dr Martens has pledged to maintain its footwear prices throughout 2025, even amidst soaring US tariffs on imports from Vietnam and Laos. The iconic British footwear brand, renowned for its
Deliveroo has launched a groundbreaking trial of drone deliveries in Dublin, partnering with Irish aerial distributor Manna to explore faster and more sustainable food delivery methods. The trial, which begins
The chief executive of Aldi’s UK operations has downplayed the notion of a supermarket price war, pointing to record sales and steady growth as evidence of the company’s continued dominance.
Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q and Screwfix, has reported a modest recovery in its first-quarter sales, led by a 12.6% surge in seasonal products like gardening and outdoor living ranges.
The FTSE 250 pet retailer and veterinary group, Pets at Home, has reported a 14.1 per cent increase in pre-tax profits for the financial year, driven predominantly by the strength
Shein, the fast-fashion titan valued at £50 billion, is preparing to shift its highly anticipated public listing from London to Hong Kong. The move follows a series of setbacks, including