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Germany's Douglas Reports Core Profit Miss, Flags Slowing Demand

Douglas reported first-quarter core profit below expectations, with the German perfume and cosmetics retailer flagging intensified promotional efforts amid...

UK Retail Sales Grew 2.6% Year-On-Year In January 2025, Study Finds

Retail sales in the UK increased by 2.6% year-on-year in January 2025 compared to growth of 1.2% in the same period last year.

UK Retailer Morrisons Reports Stronger Q4 Sales Growth

Morrisons' underlying sales growth improved in its fourth quarter, which it said reflected better product availability, sharper prices, more effective prom...

WH Smith Posts Revenue Growth, Upholds Growth Forecast For 2025

WH Smith has reported a 4% rise in group revenue for the 21-week period ended 25 January, fuelled by higher footfall as more people travelled during the Ch...

UK Shop Prices Fall Less Quickly As Retailers Eye Cost Pressures, BRC Says

Prices in British shops fell a bit less sharply in January than in December and food costs rose at the fastest monthly pace since April last year.

Primark Cuts Sales Outlook After Weak Christmas Quarter

Associated British Foods downgraded the annual sales guidance for its Primark budget clothing business after disappointing results in the Christmas quarter...

UK's Cranswick Sees Annual Profit To Meet Market Views After Bumper Christmas

Cranswick said it had a record Christmas trading period, buoyed by strong demand for its premium value-added products, which would help its full-year profi...

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Factors That Shaped UK Retail Sales Performance During The 'Golden Quarter'

British retail sales declined 0.3% month-on-month in December, the latest data from ONS showed. ESM examines the various factors that affected the sector.