All ONS articles – Page 5
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Today in Retail: Morrisons serves up food for thought
A Morrisons-commissioned report on the UK food sector published today pointed out that UK farmers supplied only 52% of our food in 2015.
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Retail sales growth slows as inflation bites
Retail sales were lower than expected in January, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
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UK inflation highest level since June 2014
Annual price inflation reached its highest level since June 2014 last month, despite falling prices for clothing and footwear, driven by rising food prices.
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Breakfast briefing: Aldi, UK exports and more
Retail news round-up: Aldi plans six stores across Scotland, and Irish food exports to UK decrease
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Today in Retail: Black Friday boosts November sales
It’s no huge surprise that sales, as measured by the Office for National Statistics, were up last month.
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Agenda: Dixons Carphone, Carpetright and sales data
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Dixons Carphone and Carpetright, plus the latest retail sales data all on the agenda.
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Inflation falls as low clothing prices take hold
The UK’s rising inflation rate has been dampened by cheaper clothing prices, the Office for National Statistics has said.
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Online sales jump by a fifth but fashion still suffers
Online retail sales jumped by more than a fifth last month year on year, latest government figures show.
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Agenda: Asos, Boots and Burberry update as Bucher joins Debenhams
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days as Asos, Boots, Burberry and Travis Perkins update, while Sergio Bucher takes the reins at Debenhams.
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Grocery sales lift offsets struggling fashion sector – ONS
Rising grocery sales offset a slowdown in fashion spending by shoppers last month, according to latest government figures.
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Inflation holds steady as rising food prices are offset by clothing
UK inflation was unchanged in August after hitting a 20-month high in July, as rising food prices were tempered by alcohol and clothing costs.
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Retail sales rise in June as warm weather boosts non-food sales
Retail sales recorded an impressive year-on-year uplift in July as warm weather and the weaker pound encouraged consumer spending.
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Inflation hits 20-month high while cost of food falls at slower rate
UK inflation has hit its highest level since November 2014 driven by higher prices for fuel, alcoholic drinks and hotels, latest figures show.
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Opinion
Opinion: Why a retail boost from the summer of sport is a media myth
Brexit has sadly triumphed over the summer of sport, at least in terms of analysing how our spending patterns are being impacted.
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Retail sales slide in June as bad weather hampers fashion sector
Retail sales fell in June, compared to the prior month, with poor weather being blamed for dampening clothing sales.
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Agenda: Conviviality full-years plus footfall and retail sales figures
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with full-year figures from Conviviality, plus the latest footfall and retail sales data all on the agenda.
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Warmer weather lifts retail sales for second consecutive month
Retail sales shot up in May for the second consecutive month following the UK’s warmer weather, latest figures from the ONS show.
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Inflation edges up in May as food prices continue to fall
The UK’s inflation rate increased last month due to rising leisure costs, although grocery and clothing costs continued to drop.
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Retail sales jump in April but fashion dented by cold weather
Retail sales enjoyed a surprise jump in April despite colder weather denting performance across the fashion and footwear sectors.
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Inflation falls to 0.3% in April as fashion retailers slash prices
The UK’s inflation rate fell for the first time since September as retailers cut prices to revive sales hit by last month’s cold weather.