5 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 23 January: Growth spurt for UK business, retail sales beat hopes

The pound today traded above $1.35 after retail sales beat expectations and the UK private sector recorded a jump in activity.

Economics

5 d. ago All that glitters: strong online gold sales help deliver festive retail rebound

The ONS said UK retail sales rose by 0.4% in December, following falls in October and November.

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5 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 23 January: Business activity surges, Babcock down on CEO change

UK retail sales volumes rallied last month in a better-than-expected performance over the Christmas season.

Economics

5 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 23 January: Retail sales surprise rise, Babcock down on CEO change

UK retail sales volumes rallied last month in a better-than-expected performance over the Christmas season.

Economics

5 d. ago UK retail sales rebound in December as online jewellery spending jumps

Volumes rose unexpectedly in December, beating forecasts as demand for gold and silver strengthened

Economics

5 d. ago Retail sales see surprise December bounceback amid online boost

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have risen by 0.4% in December.

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5 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 23 January: Gold price nears $5000, online jewellers boost retail sales

UK retail sales volumes rallied last month in a better-than-expected performance over the Christmas season.

Economics

5 d. ago London open: FTSE rises as investors mull retail sales; gold in focus

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2 w. ago M&S Food extends value ranges to compete with ‘big six’ supermarkets

The retailer claims to be the fastest-growing grocer among families, based on Worldpanel data.

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2 w. ago Retailers suffer ‘drab’ Christmas as shoppers shun gifting for sales – figures

Total UK retail sales were up 1.2% year-on-year in December – well below last December’s growth of 3.2% and the 12-month average of 2.3%.

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2 w. ago ‘It’s younger people seeking some sort of spirituality’: UK Bible sales reach record high

Surge in 2025 sales correlates with the growth in church attendances in England and Wales, research showsFor Christian booksellers, the good news about Bible sales has been few and far between. But in recent retail figures, there was a revelation.Sales of the good book reached a record high in the UK in 2025, increasing by 134% since 2019 – the highest since records began – according to industry research. Last year, the total sales of Bibles in the UK reached £6.3m in 2025, £3.61mup on 2019 sales. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The online jewellery shops you can actually trust for quality pieces in 2026

From independent designers to affordable brands, find your new favourite accessories

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2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 08 January: Primark owner slides on guidance cut, M&S and BAE Systems rally

Retail giants Primark, Tesco and Marks & Spencer today revealed mixed fortunes on Christmas trading.

Politics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 08 January: Primark warning, Tesco shares fall despite festive upgrade

Retail giants Primark, Tesco and Marks & Spencer today revealed mixed fortunes on Christmas trading.

Events

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 08 January: Primark warning, Tesco and M&S issue festive updates

Retail giants Primark, Tesco and Marks & Spencer today revealed mixed fortunes on Christmas trading.

Events

4 w. ago Ocado plans global retail tech sales push after exclusivity deals end

The London-listed firm said in July it was set to roll off mutual exclusivity contracts by the end of the year with most retail partners worldwide.

Economics