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Economy
UK inflation hits 2.1% as clothing prices rise
Inflation in the UK rose to 2.1% in May, up from 1.5% in April, according to the latest figures from…
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Clothing & Shoes
H&M sales soar 75% in Q2
H&M has reported a quarterly turnover rise from the year before as Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease, despite overall revenue…
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Online & Digital
UK auction house launches new online store
John Pye, the leading UK auction house, has announced the launch of its brand-new online store. The John Pye Luxury…
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Analysis
Bringing brick-and-mortar retail into the digital age
In April, we saw UK retail sales surge as non-essential stores across England opened for the first time after months of ongoing…
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Economy
Retail sector boosted by ‘buoyant’ sales
The UK’s retail sector in May has been boosted by “buoyant” sales, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Over…
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DIY
Kingfisher unveils carbon reduction targets
Kingfisher has announced its new carbon reduction targets, which are consistent with reductions needed to keep global warming at 1.5°C.…
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Online & Digital
Toy retailer secures seven-figure funding package
A Manchester-based online children’s toy and games retailer has secured a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK to support its…
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High Street
Majority of young shoppers name social media as gateway to local retailers
Over a third (37%) of shoppers have named social media as one of the primary ways they would discover a…
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Supermarkets
Sainsbury’s expands Neighbourhood Hub stores
Sainsbury’s has announced the expansion of its Neighbourhood Hub stores initiative across the UK. The new format is a food-led…
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Property
Hammerson launches £600m sustainability-linked bond
Hammerson has announced the launch of a €700m (£600m) real estate sustainability-linked bond, with a six year maturity period and…
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