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Image for Exclusive-Prada to launch $930 ‘Made in India’ sandals after backlashHeadlines

Exclusive-Prada to Launch $930 ‘Made in India’ Sandals After Backlash

Image for Temu's Dublin office raided by EU regulators on Chinese subsidy concernsHeadlines

Temu's Dublin Office Raided by EU Regulators on Chinese Subsidy Concerns

Image for Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic book series, dies aged 55Headlines

Sophie Kinsella, Author of Shopaholic Book Series, Dies Aged 55

Image for Swatch and Citizen face Italian scrutiny over pricing practicesFinance

Swatch and Citizen Face Italian Scrutiny Over Pricing Practices

Image for UK retail tycoon Mike Ashley uses Frasers shares as collateral for loan

UK Retail Tycoon Mike Ashley Uses Frasers Shares as Collateral for Loan

Date: December 9, 2025

Dec 9 (Reuters) - British retail tycoon Mike Ashley has pledged around 670 million pounds ($890.6 million) worth of shares in his sportswear and fashion retailer Frasers Group Plc as collateral for a...

Image for UK grocery inflation steady at 4.7%, keeps pressure on households, says Worldpanel

UK Grocery Inflation Steady at 4.7%, Keeps Pressure on Households, Says Worldpanel

Date: December 9, 2025

By James Davey LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - British grocery inflation held steady at 4.7% in the four weeks to November 30, industry data showed on Tuesday, keeping the pressure on households who are...

Image for Italy sets tough terms on personal data protection to clear Chinese JD.com's takeover of Ceconomy

Italy Sets Tough Terms on Personal Data Protection to Clear Chinese JD.com's Takeover of Ceconomy

Date: December 9, 2025

By Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Italy has set tough terms on personal data protection to clear Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com's takeover of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, a...

Image for Sterling steadies, with focus on Fed and UK retail sales

Sterling Steadies, With Focus on Fed and UK Retail Sales

Date: December 9, 2025

LONDON, December 12(Reuters) - Sterling was steady against the dollar on Tuesday as traders readied for an interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve and October GDP data for a steer on the UK...

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UK Consumer Spending Disappointed in November, Surveys Show

Date: December 9, 2025

By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, Dec 9 (Reuters) - British consumers kept a tight rein on their spending in November as they awaited finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget, while retailers said...

Image for UK shoppers cut Christmas costs by buying early and dining in, says Aldi

UK Shoppers Cut Christmas Costs by Buying Early and Dining In, Says Aldi

Date: December 8, 2025

By James Davey LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Britons feeling the pinch are spreading the cost of Christmas by shopping earlier and swapping festive meals out for dining in, the boss of the UK arm of...