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International Business Times UK

UK’s biggest retailers urge government to act on youth unemployment

Bosses of M&S, Sainsbury’s and Tesco among those writing to Starmer that the ‘ladder of opportunity’ is wobbling

The Guardian - UK

May heatwave boosts spending on barbecue food, sandals and sunglasses

Total UK retail sales increased by 3.7% year on year in May, well above the 12-month average of 2%, according to the BRC and KPMG.

Evening Standard

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‘Don’t regulate flexible work out of existence’, retail industry warns

Last week, ministers laid out details for proposals which could ensure guaranteed hours for workers.

Evening Standard

UK shoppers return to high street as warm weather brings respite from shadow of war

British Retail Consortium figures show footfall rose in May, with consumer confidence improving after spending squeeze

The Guardian - UK

Experts issue stark warning over food inflation – and it’s here to stay

Furniture and health and beauty products are getting more expensive as a result of the Middle East conflict

The Independent UK

UK consumers likely to face higher prices ‘for many months to come’

Data shows even if Iran war ends, shop price inflation on rise, while only 16% of firms left unscathed by conflict

The Guardian - UK

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Consumer confidence rises slightly following signs of Iran ‘de-escalation’

Confidence in the economy over the next three months remains firmly in negative territory at minus 48, but up from minus 53 last month.

Evening Standard

Government urged supermarkets to limit food prices, according to reports

The proposals would see grocers cap the prices of essential groceries such as eggs, bread and milk, according to the Financial Times.

Evening Standard

Brady Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

Brady (NYSE:BRC) reported what Chief Executive Officer Russell Shaller called a “fantastic quarter,” as the identification and safety products company posted record adjusted earnings per share and broad-based organic sales growth in its fiscal 2026 third quarter. The company reported adjusted dilut

MarketBeat

Early Easter adds to woe of retailers suffering from low consumer confidence

Total UK retail sales were down 3% year on year, well below the 12-month average growth of 1.8%, according to the BRC and KPMG.

Evening Standard

Retailers hope for World Cup boost as high street sales tumble

Demand for TVs and sound systems pick up

The Independent UK

Supermarkets warn food costs due to Iran war will keep soaring unless ministers take action

Higher food inflation not just down to Iran conflict, plead supermarkets

The Independent UK

Government needs to act on Middle East impact on retail, industry warns

The BRC warned that higher costs from the Middle East conflict would inevitably filter through to the till over the coming months.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

What surging oil price means for UK petrol prices, supermarket costs and energy bills

Brent crude hit $125 overnight – and higher prices for longer will feed through to everyday products and services

The Guardian - UK

Price rises in UK shops slow as retailers apply heavy discounts to lure shoppers

Shop price inflation rose by 1% year-on-year in April, slowing from 1.2% in March, the BRC says

The Independent UK

UK shops heavily reduced prices to lure in shoppers amid Iran war

Shop prices overall are now 1 per cent higher than last April

The Independent UK

Self-checkouts fuelling rise in shoplifting among ‘good, honest people’, M&S chair warns

Archie Norman said the ‘human link’ between customers and retailers has been broken by the technology

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The Independent UK

The real reason behind increase in retail sales last month as shoppers remain ‘tepid’ amid Iran war

Essential spending returned to growth – up 0.5% – for the first time since July

The Guardian - UK

Food price rises unlikely before summer, says boss of Sainsbury’s

Simon Roberts says Easter shop will be unaffected by Middle East conflict, but industry warns prices may rise this year

The Independent UK

UK shop prices rise as Middle East conflict impacts supply chains

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The Independent UK

Shop price inflation increases as ‘storm clouds loom’ amid Middle East crisis

Inflation will rise, although there are “no indications” it will reach the peaks of the last spike in April 2023, the British Retail Consortium said

Evening Standard

Shop price inflation edges up as ‘storm clouds loom’ – BRC

Inflation on non-food items rose to 0.1% against a drop of 0.1% in February.

The Guardian - UK

Big retailers say UK jobs at risk from guaranteed hours reforms

More than half of roles could be hit and young shop workers in particular could lose out, trade body warns

The Independent UK

Government urged to reduce cost of living as UK consumer confidence plunges

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