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Supermarkets
Tesco becomes first retailer to cover period pant VAT
Tesco has reportedly become the first retailer to cover the cost of VAT on its period pant offering as part…
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Economy
Poor weather drags down retail sales 1.2% in July
Retail sales volumes are estimated to have fallen by 1.2% in July 2023 following a rise of 0.6% in June…
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People Moves
Walmart International boss to step down
Walmart has announced its International president and CEO Judith McKenna is to step down from her role in order to…
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Economy
Inflation falls for second consecutive month to 6.8%
Inflation fell for the second consecutive month in July to 6.8%, down from 7.9% in June, as the energy price…
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Supermarkets
Supermarket sales slow as inflation falls
Overall take-home grocery sales increased by 6.5% in the four weeks to 6 August 2023, down from 10.4% last month,…
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High Street
Tourist tax hits London spending despite rise in visitors
Despite tourist numbers continuing to recover in 2023, the spending gap has widened compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to new…
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Clothing & Shoes
Ralph Lauren reaffirms guidance as revenues edge up to $1.5bn
Luxury retailer Ralph Lauren has revealed it expects FY revenues to meet expectations of low single digit growth as its…
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Online & Digital
Bookshop.org hits £3m profit for indie bookshops
Bookshop.org, the self-described “ethical book-buying alternative to Amazon”, has revealed it has generated £3m in profit since its launch for…
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Clothing & Shoes
Hirestreet launches first ever shoe rental collection with Schuh
UK rental platform Hirestreet has launched its first ever shoe rental offering as part of a new partnership with footwear…
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People Moves
Neptune appoints Will Kernan as chairman
British interiors and lifestyle brand Neptune has appointed Will Kernan as its chairman. Kernan joins Neptune’s senior leadership team to…
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