UK retail sales see modest Christmas rise following Budget January 23, 2026 UK retail sales inched up slightly in December, as consumers returned to the high street for Christmas shopping after the Autumn Budget, but failed to halt an overall fall in purchases during the final quarter. Retail sales volumes are estimated to have increased by 0.4 per cent in December, following falls of 0.1 per cent [...]
FTSE 100 Live: Babcock boss exits; Retail sales fall in golden quarter January 23, 2026 Good morning and welcome back to the City AM liveblog. Today is the final day of the World Economic Forum in Davos and what a ride it has been for capital markets. The FTSE 100 started Monday’s trading session at a cool 10,235.31 before shedding some points as Trump turned up pressure on his tariff [...]
King’s Cross retail sales boom as reinvention continues January 22, 2026 King’s Cross retail sales rose by double digits last year as the zone’s reinvention attracts significant retail and leisure investment. Total sales across the King’s Cross estate climbed by 13.5 per cent year on year, with retail sales up by 16 per cent and food and drink sales also climbing by 10 per cent. [...]
UK bank ramps up fight for savers after rebrand January 22, 2026 The battle to bank Britain’s savers has ramped up with the arrival of a new name, set to challenge ‘easy access’ incumbents such as JP Morgan’s Chase, Goldman Sachs’ Marcus and fintechs like Oaknorth. The former UK arm of Jamaica National Group, previously dubbed JN Bank UK, has revamped its operations after being sold in [...]
Next seals deal to acquire Russell & Bromley January 21, 2026 High street giant Next has stepped in to buy shoe seller Russell & Bromley in the latest in a string of acquisitions by the FTSE 100 retail giant. The sale will see Next acquire the Russell & Bromley brand, and three of its stores in Chelsea, Mayfair and the Bluewater Shopping Centre, in exchange for [...]
Currys shares soar after retailer defies high street gloom January 21, 2026 Shares in tech retailer Currys soared this morning after the firm released an upbeat Christmas trading update, defying wider gloom on the high street. The London-listed firm recorded a three per cent uptick in UK and Ireland revenue as it clawed a bigger market share from strong sales in mobile, as well as growth in [...]
Business health check: the five-point plan to sharpen 2026 performance January 20, 2026 Businesses thrive on certainty, something that is frequently in short supply. That’s why now is a good time to check your business has the tools to withstand whatever the next 12 months might send your way. Prepare for what you know about – and what you don’t. Planning for the year requires getting comfortable with [...]
Fourth Launches iQ 2.3, Expanding AI-driven Actions in the iQ App to Improve Compliance and Labour Effectiveness for Hospitality Operators January 16, 2026 Fourth, the leading provider of workforce and inventory management solutions for the hospitality sector, announces the release of Fourth iQ 2.3, delivering new AI-driven actions to help managers stay compliant and improve the effectiveness of their labour deployment. The update further expands a rapidly growing set of AI-driven actions within the Fourth iQ app across [...]
Barrows Connected Store Appoints James Hay as Global CEO January 16, 2026 Barrows Connected Store, a global leader in connected retail experiences, today announced the appointment of James Hay as Global Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260114778548/en/ In his new role, Hay will lead the global Barrows Connected Store business, encompassing teams in the UK, [...]
The Delivery Conference 2026 Announces Agenda, Key Speakers, and Closing Keynote Richard Ayoade January 16, 2026 TDC 2026 unites global leaders to shape the future of AI-powered delivery Keynote insights from Mary Portas, Arka Dhar, Richard Lim, Richard Ayoade, and others Closing-party performance from British music and West End star, Alexandra Burke