Week in Review: ‘Value-maxxing’ puts retailers to the test this golden quarter
The golden quarter is supposed to be retail’s moment to shine. But with consumer confidence weakening in the UK and…
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UK retail spending dips in June on muted consumer confidence
Over the next three months, consumer expectations of the state of the economy stood at -43 in June, up from…
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What Starmer stepping down means for fashion supply chains
We're on to the seventh prime minister in just over a decade in the UK as Keir Starmer’s announces his…
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UK goods prices rise on conflict-driven inflation, clothing, footwear escape for now
According to the UK Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) latest CPI inflation figures, clothing and footwear prices fell by 0.8%…
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Half of UK shoppers want laws to stop ultra-cheap goods flooding the market
Consumers have voted for a level-playing field as competition from ultra-cheap ecommerce players continues to intensify, the latest research from the Retail…
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Consumer outlook on UK economy falls to two-year low
BRC-Opinium data shows that between 10-13 March, UK consumers expressed reduced confidence in their expectations for how the economy will…
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UK consumers will seek bargains in 2026 as sentiment remains weak
UK shop price inflation increased to 0.7% year-on-year in December 2025 as retailers across non-food categories, including fashion, continued to…
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Majority of UK retailers now reporting GHG emissions, BRC finds
According to the recently released "UK Retail 2025 Net Zero Stocktake" report, there is an urgent need for both the…
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Is the fashion sector ready for ESG legislation?
During a fashion ESG legislation discussion at the British Retail Consortium (BRC)'s sustainability summit, textiles Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) expert…
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Is fashion doing enough to drive circular innovation?
During a panel discussion at the British Retail Consortium's sustainability summit, the chief creative officer of UK fashion brand Seasalt…
