Office for National Statistics (ONS)
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May- 2018 -11 MaySupermarkets
Amazon could buy Morrisons amid upbeat results
It has been suggested that Amazon could be buying Morrisons in order to challenge UK supermarkets and the Asda-Sainsbury’s merger,…
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11 MayOnline & Digital
Smartphone purchases account for 54% of UK retail transactions, study finds
Retail purchases made on smartphones have seen a 66% increase in Q1 of 2018 compared to Q4 2017 according to…
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10 MaySupermarkets
Morrisons announces strong start to 2018
Supermarket giant Morrisons has reported a strong start to 2018, with like-for-like sales increasing by 3.4% during the 13 weeks…
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2 MayHealth & Beauty
Holland & Barrett reports ninth consecutive year of sales growth
Health and wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has reported its ninth consecutive year of like-for-like sales growth, rising by 4.5%.…
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Apr- 2018 -30 AprilEconomy
Consumer confidence drops further in April
UK consumer confidence has dropped even further in the month of April, according to market research institute GFK. The institute’s…
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27 AprilAdvice
Top 3 reasons retailers might struggle to maintain footfall
In today’s competitive retail environment, driving footfall remains the bedrock of any successful brick-and-mortar store. With more big names announcing…
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26 AprilLuxury Goods
London cake shop launches ‘edible tampon’ macarons
A London cake shop, Ohlala, is selling tampon-shaped macarons in support of Bloody Good Period, a charity which supplies free…
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25 AprilElectrical
Argos chastised by ASA over raising prices to include ‘free’ add-ons
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has warned Argos after it was found raising prices to cover the cost of supposedly…
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20 AprilHigh Street
Bonmarché expects profit to meet expectations despite sales drop
Bonmarché has announced that for the 52 weeks to the 31 March in store like-for-like sales were down by 4.5%…
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18 AprilAnalysis
Why retailers shouldn’t roll over on their recycling obligations
It can often be a difficult task for retailers to remove, transport and dispose of mattresses and figures show that…
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