Dreary summer pushes consumer spending to three-year low July 9, 2024 The Barclays report found it was also not enough to keep footie fans away from the pubs, bars and clubs, which saw "modest" year-on-year growth in June, up 0.5 per cent.
Jessops: Camera seller owned by Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones suffers another year of lacklustre sales July 2, 2024 Jessops, the camera retailer owned by Dragon's Den star Peter Jones, failed to claw its way out of the red as its sales continued to slump, despite a drive to target younger customers.
Gü sold fewer puddings after supermarkets bring in new rules on high sugar items July 2, 2024 Gü sold fewer puddings after raising its prices as UK supermarkets brought in new rules about where high fat and sugar products could be placed in stores.
Sweet success for Haribo as UK sales hit record high thanks to new products July 2, 2024 The UK arm of gummy confectionery giant Haribo, which also makes Maoam chews, has achieved record sales for the second year in a row as a string of new seasonal product launches continued to tempt consumers.
Wattbike: Brand used by Manchester United and British Army expects ‘further losses’ as sales plummet July 1, 2024 Static bike brand Wattbike said it anticipates making "further losses" as a slump in turnover resulted in a "disappointing" year for the company.
Decathlon struggles to shift sports gear as ‘cautious’ Brits curb spending June 27, 2024 The UK arm of sports gear retailer Decathlon has sunk further into the red, with the firm blaming the ongoing cost of living crisis for a fall in sales.
Kenwood sales soar as shoppers flock to buy toasters and kitchen mixers online June 26, 2024 British kitchen appliances manufacturer Kenwood has seen a huge jump in sales with the company crediting the ever-growing number of customers buying its products online.
Consumer confidence rises again in June as economic outlook improves June 21, 2024 Consumer confidence picked up again in June, a new survey shows, in a sign that the improving economic outlook is slowly feeding through into household budgets.
Euro 2024 effect: Brits more than double their spending on ‘all things football’ June 20, 2024 With Euro 2024 now in full swing Brits have more than doubled the amount they're shelling out on football-related purchases with match tickets, merchandise and pre-game pints all driving up consumer spending.
Warburtons: Record sales as shoppers rush to grab bakery’s fruity buns June 14, 2024 Bakery giant Warburtons more than doubled its profit after it poured investment into diversifying its product range beyond its iconic loafs.