7 h. ago UK supermarket hails higher Christmas sales in ‘resilient’ annual results

The UK’s fifth largest chain said it cut costs by £233 million in the year to 26 October

Economics

7 h. ago JD Wetherspoon issues warning after ‘higher than anticipated’ costs

Christmas helped boost sales by 8.8 per cent

Events

7 h. ago Currys boss urges Labour to 'keep listening' on red tape and tax burden as chain boosts profit outlook

Alex Baldock called on Labour to help rather than hinder retailers as the group posted strong Christmas sales and upped its profit forecast.

Economics

9 h. ago Wetherspoon profits hit by 'higher than expected' £45 million costs explosion

Warning came despite a storming 9% rise in sales over Christmas

Economics

50 h. ago UK supermarket with 1,200 UK stores set to slash more than 150 jobs

After a disappointing festive period where Christmas sales were down, Asda is proposing cuts to more than 80 management roles, while dozens of warehouse workers are also expected to be affected.

Politics

6 d. ago Asda suffers debt selloff as Christmas sales slump unnerves investors

Asda has been hit by a sell off of its loans and bonds as woeful Christmas sales sparked concern about the viability of its turnaround strategy.

Economics

6 d. ago Major brands slash prices of Christmas stock in the January sales

Starting your Christmas shopping now will not only save you stress come December but also save some significant cash.

Economics

6 d. ago Dunelm shares tumble after subdued Christmas sales puts pressure on profits

Dunelm said a challenging macroeconomic environment and cautious consumer spending would eat into its annual profit.

Economics

6 d. ago Toby Carvery owner Mitchells & Butlers cheers record Christmas Day sales but warns on labour and food cost spike

Mitchells & Butlers posted record sales on Christmas dayin the face of 'significant' headwinds driven by soaring operating costs.

Events

8 d. ago Bumper Christmas for Fortnum & Mason as festive sales surge 16%

Annual turnover for the year to July was up 5% to a record £239 million

Politics

8 d. 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%.

Economics

9 d. ago Knitting and crochet helps Hobbycraft sales jump at Christmas

The retailer reported that total revenues lifted by 6.3% over the six weeks to December 28.

Politics

1 week ago King Charles slashes prices on Royal goodies for January in post Christmas sale

His Majesty has launched a post Christmas sale online where tonnes of royal loved items are going for a cut price with hundreds off of original items

Events

1 week ago Two supermarkets celebrating best ever Christmas sales are cheapest for essentials as new year begins

The retailers are cheapest for a basket of key groceries

Economics

1 week ago Retailers dish up strong Christmas food sales but fashion lags behind

Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer were among those to deliver good news about their festive grocery sales.

Politics

1 week ago Why retailers suffered a ‘disappointing’ Christmas as December footfall figures revealed

Total UK footfall down was 2.9 per cent year-on-year, according to BRC and Sensormatic data

Politics

1 week ago Sale slashes diamond engagement ring by 45% in time for Valentine’s Day proposals

If you're thinking of popping the question this Valentine's Day but don't want to spend a fortune on a diamond ring, you won't want to miss out on this post-Christmas sale

Politics

1 week ago Tesco boss backs pubs fighting business rates raid and warns customers are 'counting every penny'

Tesco boss Ken Murphy said the grocer had grown its market share to a ten-year high but added: 'The competitive intensity of this market is extraordinary - it's relentless.'

Economics

1 week ago Tesco boss warns customers are 'counting every penny' as Christmas sales disappoint

Tesco now holds its biggest slice since March 2015, with its market share rising to 28.7 per cent, according to a report by industry experts Worldpanel.

Economics

1 week 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