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UK Sales Growth In February Dampened By Rainy Weather – BRC

British consumer spending fell slightly in February as bad weather kept shoppers home, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported on Tuesday.

Asda UK Raises Pay For Store Workers By 8.4%

Asda is to increase the pay of more than 120,000 store employees by 8.4% from 1 July, it was announced on Friday.

Marks & Spencer UK Announces Up To 10.1% Wage Increase For Staff

An £89 million investment by Marks & Spencer’s will see staff wages rise to at least £12, the retail announced today.

British Grocery Price Inflation Slows To 5.3% – Kantar

British grocery prices rose at their lowest rate since March 2022 this month, data from Kantar has revealed.

UK Consumer Morale Falls Unexpectedly In February – GfK

British consumer sentiment fell for the first time in four months in February, a survey by Growth for Knowledge (GfK) today.

Primark To Invest £100m In UK Stores 2024

Primark is to invest £100 million in its UK stores in 2024 as it marks 50 years since the opening of its first English store.

UK Food Prices To Keep Rising Through 2024 Industry Researcher Warns

British food and drink prices will continue to rise in 2024, contributing to an extended cost-of-living crisis, a prominent grocery industry researcher sai...

UK Supermarkets' Sales Of General Merchandise Dip Ahead Of Festive Season: NIQ

Sales of general merchandise, such as Halloween items, toys and clothing, fell 4.9% on the year at major UK supermarkets in the four weeks to 4 November, a...