Group is right to pin its fortunes to the storied British brand
Struggling retailer bought former department store brand out of administration four years ago
Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicates
Before last year, the bakery chain had enjoyed three years of double-digit like-for-like revenue growth
Several years after debt-fuelled takeovers the supermarket chains are grappling with high interest payments and shrinking sales
Buyout of group behind Boots will bring to an end the drugstore chain’s century-long run as a public company
Shops selling fast-moving consumer goods ‘a drag’ on wider Pepco group, company says
UK bakery chain says customers ‘continue to worry’ about cost of living
Transatlantic drugstore empire explores possible break-up after strategic mis-steps and industry-wide woes
Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stalling
Sector already reeling from increases of as much as £5bn in national insurance contributions and wages
John Lyttle is replacing Richard Price, who has been credited with reviving clothes sales
Many companies are considering greater automation as employment costs rise, but there are pitfalls
Mutual group that owns Waitrose and department store blames subdued pre-Christmas consumer confidence
Supermarket is latest UK retailer to caution on Labour government’s tax increases
Decline more than offset by increased revenues from airport and train station outlets
Tesco, M&S and Iceland among those extolling the benefits of playing music and promotional messages
Company is exploring strategic options and may concentrate on its travel business
US high-end shoppers boost British luxury brand as it mounts turnaround
Watch and jewellery companies report double-digit falls in sales to foreign visitors since measure was abolished post-Brexit
Fashion retailer blames mild autumn weather and ‘cautious’ consumer sentiment
Supermarket chain will lose a fifth of senior management roles and close in-store cafés
Pound falls and gilts rally as investors bet on more interest rate cuts
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Groups including Sainsbury’s, Next and M&S warn of higher prices and weaker demand as costs and inflation rise
