Sales in UK shops bounce back as inflation slows CBI data for May suggests slowdown in price growth is encouraging shoppers in Britain to buy more
Inflation in UK shops falls amid price cuts on furniture and TVs Biggest drop since November 2021 as ‘unseasonable’ weather pushes retailers to continue promotions
‘Deeply concerning’: Vampire’s Wife closure shows battle faced by independent British fashion brands Collapse of Matchesfashion platform is major factor in implosion across the supply chain, say industry insiders
‘Bum-boosting pants’ aside, I’m emotionally invested in M&S’s fortunes, but can’t think why Why do we treat it like a national treasure when it’s just another multinational business that wants our cash?
Retail sales tumble across Britain amid cost of living squeeze and wet weather; energy price cap falls 7% – as it happened Retail sales slumped by more than expected in April as rain kept shoppers away from the high street
Five pieces of economic news that could affect UK election result From unemployment to inflation, the key data the Tories and Labour must explain to voters
Rain hits retail sales in Great Britain as shoppers reduce spending April’s wet weather leads to steeper fall than forecast, with clothing and toy stores among most affected
Morrisons workers strike at two warehouses amid pensions row Unite union says workers are being ‘fleeced’ by supermarket’s changes to pension contribution rules
Toblerone maker Mondelēz fined €337.5m for anti-competitive practices Food group illegally prevented retailers from sourcing products from EU states where prices were lower
M&S’s revival is the real deal – don’t mess it up again The retail giant has clocked up 12 consecutive quarters of sales growth but it must remember mistakes of the past
UK inflation: which goods and services have changed most in price? From olive oil to cocoa and carpets to holiday centres, how the cost of everyday things varies
Marks & Spencer boss hails ‘growth story’ as annual profits rise 41% Pre-tax profits increase to £672.5m and retailer says it will reduce costs further as part of five-year plan
Online car dealer Cazoo collapses into administration putting 200 jobs at risk UK-based used-car website once valued at £6bn is now looking for a buyer for its remaining assets
Grocery price rises in Great Britain slow as shoppers opt for own-label products Euro 2024 men’s football tournament and Olympic Games could drive summer sales, says analyst
British Land sells stake in Sheffield’s Meadowhall shopping centre for £360m Norway’s sovereign wealth fund to take full control of the largest shopping centre in Yorkshire