Primark owner upgrades profit outlook as shoppers seek holiday outfits

Associated British Foods says group sales rose by 16% with steeper prices helping to drive Primark’s growth

‘Hypoallergenic’ items sold at Superdrug and Boots fail allergy test

One in three products including shampoos, deodorants and wet wipes found to contain skin allergens

Shoppers for consumer group Which? ordered 1,800 items to test the average shelf life at six retailers

Rise of 0.3% in May comes as separate survey shows UK services company sales grew this month

The speculated bid price of £8 today should not excite those who think a return to £28 is conceivable

Largest shareholder says online supermarket should stay listed in UK after speculation Amazon among firms considering a bid

From gig tickets to video games to air fares, costs soared in May as food and drink prices also rose sharply

While the rate has fallen from its October peak of 11.1%, the figure for May remains stubbornly high

Kantar survey is released day before official figures expected to show a slight easing in UK inflation rate

Sale adds to flurry of investments by owner of Sports Direct, including in Currys, AO and Asos

Investigation of meat sourced by Polish firm that sells frozen poultry to Lidl, Asda and Iceland raises superbug concerns

Retailer, which is considered good barometer of consumer spending, upgrades annual profit forecast

Full-year results reflect slowdown for interactive exercise bike firm viewed as ‘winner’ from pandemic

A growing list of companies are increasing profits and passing on costs by shrinking their products, meaning customers pay the same amount for less

Ken Murphy says higher costs of grocery imports because of Brexit are partly to blame for rising prices