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Image for UK's Asda warns of sales hit from completion of Walmart IT separationFinance

UK's Asda Warns of Sales Hit From Completion of Walmart IT Separation

Image for French political crisis brings back recession risk, Carrefour CEO saysHeadlines

French Political Crisis Brings Back Recession Risk, Carrefour CEO Says

Image for UK retailers suffer 11th month of downturn, prices rise sharply, CBI saysFinance

UK Retailers Suffer 11th Month of Downturn, Prices Rise Sharply, Cbi Says

Image for Abercrombie & Fitch raises annual sales forecast on Hollister strengthFinance

Abercrombie & Fitch Raises Annual Sales Forecast on Hollister Strength

Image for JD Sports' quarterly sales fall on weak UK but US shows improvement

Jd Sports' Quarterly Sales Fall on Weak UK but US Shows Improvement

Date: August 27, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -JD Sports Fashion reported a deeper decline in underlying sales for its second quarter, reflecting weakness in the UK, though there were signs of stabilisation in its key U.S. market...

Image for Mike Ashley's Frasers taps UK leisure market with We Do Play stake

Mike Ashley's Frasers Taps UK Leisure Market With We Do Play Stake

Date: August 27, 2025

(Reuters) -British sportswear and fashion retailer Frasers said on Wednesday it has entered the leisure activity market with the acquisition of a minority stake in We Do Play, the operator of Rumble...

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UK Shop Prices Rise by Most Since March 2024, Adding to Inflation Nerves

Date: August 25, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -British shop prices rose this month by the most since March last year, potentially adding to the Bank of England's worries about how long the country's high inflation problem is...

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Nike Eyes China Growth, With Outdoor Sports Revamp at the Center

Date: August 22, 2025

By Nicholas P. Brown NEW YORK (Reuters) -Nike's push into the booming outdoor recreation market — which will kick off on Monday with the launch of a new trail running shoe — will test whether it can...

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Exclusive-How US Alcohol Tariffs May Hurt Some Businesses, Hike Prices for Americans

Date: August 21, 2025

By Emma Rumney LONDON (Reuters) -Americans keen on a stiff drink at a bar should brace for a sobering rise in prices, with Scotch whisky connoisseurs potentially stomaching an extra $1 on average per...

Image for UK supermarket Waitrose says boss James Bailey to step down

UK Supermarket Waitrose Says Boss James Bailey to Step Down

Date: August 21, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -British supermarket group Waitrose said on Thursday its boss James Bailey will quit the business at the end of next month. Bailey has held the managing director role at the upmarket...