UK retail job losses mount as automation and outsourcing rise
This period typically marks the annual low in employment figures, which generally rebound in anticipation of the holiday season. Comparing…
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Lacklustre November UK retail sales dampen Christmas turnaround hopes
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) data for November shows UK non-food retail stores sales volumes - the total of…
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Explainer: How UK clothing retailers can drive sales in golden quarter
It is paramount that UK clothing retailers ensure they appear competitively priced as they look to retain and grow their…
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Signal: Unseasonable weather impacts European apparel brand results
Fast fashion brands have been defying the traditional four fashion seasons for decades, as products make their way to consumers…
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Signal: Two thirds of Gen Z consumers prefer second hand to new products
Using consumer surveys and data from the Office of National Statistics, Barclaycard and Development Economics say resale and renting, or…
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Warm weather hits UK apparel sales in September
September saw unseasonably warm weather in the UK, with the Met Office reporting that the month was the joint-warmest September…
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August boost for UK clothing retail sales as consumer confidence returns
Taking a broader perspective, the UK's retail sales volumes in the three months leading up to August 2023 increased by…
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May UK retail sales boosted by strong clothing sales thanks to weather
Despite soaring inflation and higher borrowing costs, this marked the second consecutive month of growth, following a rise of 0.5%…
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March UK retail sales fail to spring into action as high inflation bites
On a month-on-month basis, overall March UK retail sales value also fell by 0.9%. According to the ONS data for…
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Experts urge better value proposition on modest UK retail sales climb for February
On a month-on-month basis, overall UK retail sales grew by 1.2%. According to the ONS data for February, on a…
