Year: 2019

UK consumer confidence up despite Brexit ‘fears’

Gfk’s long running Consumer Confidence Index Score went up by one point in February to -13, despite the continuous uncertainty…

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Travis Perkins posts strong H2 results during ‘challenging year’

Building supplies retailer Travis Perkins has announced strong financial results for the second half of 2018, despite describing trading conditions…

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How data plays a vital role against online fraud

As consumers shift away from  brick and mortar shops, online shopping has become one of the most popular online activities…

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Ted Baker shares plunge amid profit warning

Ted Baker’s shares plunged as much as 17% in early trading after it warned profits are expected to below market…

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Shop price inflation hits six-year high

Shop price inflation increased by 0.7% in February, up from 0.4% in January, and is the highest inflation rate since…

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M&S signs £750m delivery deal with Ocado

Marks and Spencer has announced the creation of a new joint venture with online supermarket Ocado which the two companies…

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Karren Brady leaves Arcadia Group

Karren Brady has left her role as chairman at Philip Green’s Taveta, the company behind Arcadia Group. Earlier this month…

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How effective are retailers at engaging the UK’s student market?

The word student has a few connotations, and those don’t tend to be associated with spending power, often the opposite.…

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Laura Ashley faces £20m takeover bid

Struggling retail company Laura Ashley could be bought out by investment firm Flacks Group, it has been confirmed. The investment…

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N Brown Group appoints Steve Johnson as new CEO

Online retailer N Brown Group has appointed Steve Johnson as CEO with immediate effect. Johnson was appointed interim CEO in…

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