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British shop prices fell in December for the seventh month running as retailers ramped up discounts to attract shoppers in the run-up to Christmas, an industry survey showed on Friday.
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![]( "Brexit paralysis continues as MPs fail to vote for deal, PM to try again on Monday")
Brexit paralysis continues as MPs fail to vote for deal, PM to try again on MondayLast week’s Brexit deal and the pulling of Saturday’s Parliamentary vote have left the UK retail sector back where it has been for the last three+ years, facing an uncertain future as consumers shun unnecessary spending.
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![]( "Fashion struggles as UK spending is weak in March")
Fashion struggles as UK spending is weak in MarchTwo regular reports on Tuesday highlighted the weakness of UK consumer spending at present but also how tough it is to judge overall consumer sentiment given tricky comparisons with a year ago and the impact of Easter.
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![]( "\"No way to run a country\": business reacts to Brexit farce, MPs reject no-deal")
"No way to run a country": business reacts to Brexit farce, MPs reject no-dealBusiness groups have signalled that they’re losing patience with politicians as MPs reject the negotiated Brexit deal and rule out a no-deal exit altogether, but the UK government insists no-deal is still an option.
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![]( "UK footfall drops again, worst February for years")
UK footfall drops again, worst February for yearsUK footfall was down again last month but London fashion could have fared better on the back of an influx of Chinese tourists spending heavily for the Lunar New Year.
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![]( "UK shoppers hit pause button on fashion purchases as Brexit looms")
UK shoppers hit pause button on fashion purchases as Brexit loomsThe UK’s consumer spending was muted at best during February as shoppers focused on preserving their cash but also on buying essentials ahead of what might turn out to be a difficult EU exit later this month.
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![]( "New Look revenue drops in year-to-date but Q3 comps uplift is sign of progress")
New Look revenue drops in year-to-date but Q3 comps uplift is sign of progressNew Look was upbeat on Wednesday as it focused on the positives in its end-of-Q3 report rather than its continuing sales fall. But it seemed justified in that view as the business is clearly improving.
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![]( "Tourist tax-free spend in UK edges up in December, but 2018 stayed negative")
Tourist tax-free spend in UK edges up in December, but 2018 stayed negativeInternational tourist spending was one of the few bright spots in UK retail last month and despite one of the worst festive seasons on record, tourists’ average transaction value rose in double-digits in December.
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![]( "New Look debt deal hands ownership to creditors, trading is mixed")
New Look debt deal hands ownership to creditors, trading is mixedNew Look's creditors will become its majority owners after the firm announced a deal to cuts its debt load by £1bn. And it also said that trading has been up and down in recent periods, but it thinks it's back on track.
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![]( "Fashion falters in November as UK consumer spending stays weak")
Fashion falters in November as UK consumer spending stays weakThe fashion sector struggled last month and even cold weather and Black Friday failed to propel sales upwards with womenswear, menswear, footwear and department stores all sluggish or weak, Barclaycard said Tuesday.