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Image for UK shop prices rise at fastest pace since February 2024
Finance

UK shop prices rise at fastest pace since February 2024

LONDON (Reuters) -Prices at British retailers rose at the fastest pace since February 2024 this mont...

29th September, 2025

Image for Hobbycraft-owner Modella buys about half of Claire's UK stores out of bankruptcy
Finance

Hobbycraft-owner Modella buys about half of Claire's UK stores out of bankruptcy

(Reuters) -Hobbycraft-owner Modella Capital will buy most of U.S.-based Claire's UK and Irish operat...

29th September, 2025

Image for Tesco set to lift profit outlook after strong summer sales
Finance

Tesco set to lift profit outlook after strong summer sales

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Tesco, Britain's biggest supermarket group, reports first half resu...

29th September, 2025

Image for Amazon's grocery ambitions stumble in Britain
Finance

Amazon's grocery ambitions stumble in Britain

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -When Amazon opened its first grocery store outside the United State...

25th September, 2025

Image for H&M targets Brazil and India as US, European spending slows
Finance

H&M targets Brazil and India as US, European spending slows

By Helen Reid and Greta Rosen Fondahn STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Fashion retailer H&M is seeking to expand...

25th September, 2025

Image for Starbucks closing stores, including iconic Seattle roastery, as CEO deepens restructuring
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Starbucks closing stores, including iconic Seattle roastery, as CEO deepens restructuring

(Reuters) -Starbucks said on Thursday it has approved a restructuring plan to close underperforming...

25th September, 2025

Image for UK retail sales fall for 12th month in a row, CBI says
Finance

UK retail sales fall for 12th month in a row, CBI says

LONDON (Reuters) -British retailers reported a 12th straight month of falling sales in September and...

25th September, 2025

Image for Ticketmaster commits to clearer pricing after Oasis tour complaints
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Ticketmaster commits to clearer pricing after Oasis tour complaints

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's competition regulator has secured formal commitments from Ticketmaster t...

25th September, 2025

Image for UK's DFS Furniture profit beats on higher orders despite muted consumer sentiment
Finance

UK's DFS Furniture profit beats on higher orders despite muted consumer sentiment

(Reuters) -British sofa retailer DFS Furniture posted annual profit above market estimates on Thursd...

25th September, 2025

Image for UK's Mitchells & Butlers reports 3.1% rise in quarterly like-for-like sales
Finance

UK's Mitchells & Butlers reports 3.1% rise in quarterly like-for-like sales

(Reuters) -British pub and restaurant operator Mitchells & Butlers reported a 3.1% rise in fourth qu...

25th September, 2025

Image for Birkenstock lifts sales outlook on demand boost for clogs and shoes
Finance

Birkenstock lifts sales outlook on demand boost for clogs and shoes

(Reuters) -German sandal maker Birkenstock on Thursday forecast fiscal 2025 revenue of at least 2.09...

25th September, 2025

Image for H&M profit jumps as brand-boosting strategy starts to pay off
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H&M profit jumps as brand-boosting strategy starts to pay off

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish fashion retailer H&M reported on Thursday a bigger-than-expected rise i...

25th September, 2025