November’s inflation increase impacts Christmas budgets, even with higher disposable income than last year.Inflation rose for the second month, climbing to 2.6% in November.Household disposable income…
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As the year comes to a close, 2025 presents both challenges and opportunities for the retail sector amidst rising inflation and new fiscal policies.M&S remains a…
A rise in food insecurity is affecting UK households more than before.Defra reports climate change, inflation, and Brexit as main causes.Food security has decreased from 87%…
Currys is experiencing strong growth, driven by AI and mobile sectors; however, it’s facing cost challenges from recent UK government policies.Currys saw a 6% sales increase…
The BBC Licence Fee is set to increase with inflation from April, returning to an annual CPI-based rise.Shadow Culture Secretary criticized the fee hike, labeling it…
As inflation eases, the shift in grocery shopping habits becomes evident, with trends moving towards premium products.Shoppers are increasingly opting for premium own-brand products, reflecting changing…
Recent budget changes could halt the decrease in shop prices, warns BRC. Retailers are likely to face increased costs.Shop prices showed a drop of 0.6% in…
Rising inflation is expected to impact household spending this holiday season, as highlighted by Asda’s recent Income Tracker findings.Household disposable income has decreased in October, leaving…
In November, UK consumer confidence saw a notable increase, suggesting a more positive outlook as Black Friday approaches.Data from GfK indicated household confidence rising three points…
Nish Kankiwala, CEO of John Lewis Partnership, criticized recent government budget measures affecting businesses.The decision to increase employers’ national insurance is expected to impose significant costs…