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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

Total retail sales rose by 3.1% in August - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Sunny weather and an interest rate cut helped August round off a solid summer of sales. Computing performed well as parents readied children for the new academic year, and gaming continued to show strong sales. Furniture also did better for the second month in a row, following several months of falling sales. New school clothing and footwear did not sell as well as expected, as some families opted for second-hand purchases.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK retail shares fall amid fears of squeeze in consumer spending

Cooling UK jobs market and slower household income growth will reduce discretionary spending, hurting retailers like Primark, B&Q and Wickes while grocers and discounters benefit.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Food inflation hits 18-month high as chocolate, butter and egg prices surge

UK food inflation rose to 4.2% in August, the highest in 18 months, driven by dairy and higher prices for chocolate, butter and eggs, increasing pressure on households.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Harrods, M&S hit by cyberattack: What happened, who's behind it?

Scattered Spider is suspected to have carried out a ransomware attack on Marks & Spencer, causing major operational disruptions.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

Harrods becomes latest UK retailer to fall victim to cyber attack | Computer Weekly

Harrods has confirmed a cyber attack affecting customer payments, joining Marks and Spencer and Co-op in a series of recent incidents.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Businesses urge Rachel Reeves to restore tax-free shopping as US tariffs hit UK exports

Restoring tax-free shopping for international tourists is essential to support UK retail competitiveness against US tariffs.
UK luxury brands face negative impacts from US tariffs and are advocating for VAT-free shopping reintroduction.
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fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Retail, hospitality and leisure sectors face fresh uncertainty amid Trump tariff chaos

UK retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors are under pressure from US tariffs and rising operational costs.
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