UK retail growth slows as shoppers await Black Friday
UK retail sales growth slowed to 1.6% in October as consumers delayed spending ahead of Black Friday deals and the upcoming budget. Discover the impact on consumer confidence.
UK retail sales growth slowed to 1.6% in October as consumers delayed spending ahead of Black Friday deals and the upcoming budget. Discover the impact on consumer confidence.
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Ex-TGI Fridays chief Karen Forrester spearheads investment group's takeover of prominent UK restaurant chain, signalling major shake-up in casual dining sector.
British fashion giant Next reports impressive 8.6% full-price sales growth in latest quarter, outperforming market expectations as customers return to physical stores and embrace new collections.
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