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UK Retail Sales Jump, Suggesting Recession Will Be Short-Lived

British retail sales rose by a stronger-than-expected 3.4% in January, according to official figures that showed signs of strength among consumers a day af...

UK Retail Crime A 'Crisis That Demands Action', Says BRC

The number of incidents of violence and abuse towards UK retail workers rose to 1,300 per day in 2022/23, from almost 870 per day the previous year, new da...

Grocery Retailers Step Up Measures Against Shoplifting

Grocery retailers Jumbo, Co-op UK and Sainsbury's have announced measures to combat shoplifting.

Sainsbury’s Invests In Living Wages For Banana Workers Ahead Of Commitment

UK retailer Sainsbury's has commenced the payment of living wages to banana workers, three years ahead of its commitment, the company said in a statement.

Primark To Invest Over £100m In UK Stores In 2024

Associated British Foods' Primark clothing business will invest over £100 million (€117.2 million) in its UK store estate in 2024, opening three...

Operating Environment To Remain 'Difficult' For European Grocery Retailers: Moody's

European grocery retailers will continue to experience challenges in the operating environment over the next 12-18 months.

UK Grocery Price Inflation Falls At Slower Rate: Kantar

British grocery price inflation declined at a slower rate in January as the proportion of items purchased on promotion dropped compared to December, accord...