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UK Fashion Sales Slip in Weakest September in Seven Years
UK retail sales in September recorded their weakest reading in seven years outside the pandemic period, with fashion like-for-like sales falling 0.7% as trading deteriorated week by week.
Sephora to Enter 100 Marks & Spencer Stores From Spring 2027 as UK Comeback Builds
Sephora plans to open shop-in-shops inside 100 Marks & Spencer stores from spring 2027, part of the beauty retailer's UK comeback after an 18-year absence, according to Europe and Middle East president Catherine Spindler.
UK Conservatives Pledge Return of Tourist Tax-Free Shopping, but Airports Left Out
The UK's opposition Conservative Party has pledged to bring back tax-free shopping for overseas visitors if it returns to government, reversing the 2021 abolition of the VAT Retail Export Scheme. The plan stops short of restoring tax-free sales at UK airports.
UK retailers overstate unified commerce success as customer complaints persist
UK retailers are more confident than their customers about unified commerce success, as new research from Visualsoft reveals that 40% still receive complaints about inconsistent experiences.
Mango tops UK fashion returns policy ranking
A new ranking places Mango as the UK's most returns-friendly fashion retailer, thanks to its 30-day returns window, free drop-off and in-store options, and low-cost home collection. ASOS follows in second place with a score of 75/100.
UK Physical Stores Outperform for Fashion in July
Source signal: UK physical stores outperform for fashion category in July
UK retail sales remain below seasonal norms in July, August outlook dims: CBI
UK retail sales volumes fell at a slower pace in July but stayed below seasonal norms, and retailers expect a similar disappointing performance in August, according to the CBI.
UK Retail Sales Surpass Forecasts in June on Clearance Deals
UK retail sales rose 4.2% year on year in June, beating expectations, with football jerseys and swim trunks among the strongest categories.
UK Pub Tax Cut May Squeeze Retailers, Insider Warns
The new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20% reduction in business rates for pubs, but an industry insider warns the cost could be passed on to retailers.
BRC Consumer Confidence Survey Shows Mixed Signals for July
The British Retail Consortium's consumer confidence survey for July appears positive on the surface, but underlying data reveals persistent weakness, particularly among younger demographics.
Fashion and beauty sales lifted as Britons prioritise summer holidays, KPMG survey finds
Despite gloomy economic conditions, UK consumers are spending on clothing, shoes and beauty products in preparation for summer trips, according to a KPMG survey.
Next reportedly eyes Harvey Nichols acquisition to enter luxury market
UK retailer Next is reportedly considering buying luxury department store Harvey Nichols, a move that would mark a significant shift into high-end retail.
UK retail sales slump deepens in June, CBI survey finds
British retail sales fell further in June, remaining well below seasonal norms, according to the latest CBI distributive trades survey, signaling a deepening downturn in the sector.
UK consumer confidence edges up in June despite retail spending decline
British consumer confidence improved slightly in June, even as retail spending slipped, according to the latest BRC-Opinium data.