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Warm weather boosts first-half sales at high street bellwether
Bakery chain reports surge in sales and is planning to open more stores
Unilever, Coca-Cola and McDonald’s warn of more pressure on households as global inflation surges
Online grocery market shrinks by a fifth from pandemic peaks but retailer to continue with plans for new fulfilment sites
Operators say high inflation and lower spending will hit profitability
Shares reach 10-year high on back of optimistic outlook based on supply centre changes and store openings
UK foods group beats sales forecast on strong demand for branded groceries such as Batchelors sauces and Nissin noodles
Furniture retailer expects 2022 sales to fall up to 30% and losses to deepen
Luxury goods groups benefit from strong US dollar and recoveries in Europe
Chains targeting cost-conscious consumers maintain their guidance despite surging inflation
Retailer will trial UK click-and-collect service as it reports quarterly sales growth 4% higher than pre-Covid
Rival retailer Boohoo also cautious over high rate of product returns
Company pares revenue guidance as April orders dip below pre-pandemic levels
Taking back control over sales boosts British footwear brand
Discount retailer expects spending to shift to basics as it announces new chief executive
UK retailer’s joint venture with Ocado cuts forecasts as customers confront higher costs
UK supermarket expects strong cash flow despite cost inflation and squeeze on household incomes
ABF seeks to mitigate impact of rising costs across its businesses
B&Q owner points to sector’s resilience during crises after posting £1bn earnings for first time
Online grocer cites inflation and normalisation of habits as sales drop
UK retail partnership owned by its 78,000 employees says it has no plans to close more stores or cut more jobs
UK online furniture retailer confirms new chief as it says gross sales remain on track to hit £1.2bn by 2025
Bakery chain warns profits will be held back by rising prices for energy and ingredients
Shares in online grocer continue to slide from pandemic peak
Company blames movements in exchange rates and rise in costs, including commodity prices
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