UK retail sales volumes fell by 0.4% in September 2026 compared with the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), as uncertain consumer confidence weighed on spending. The decline followed a 0.7% increase in August and a 0.4% fall in July. The latest figures were Continue Reading
Primark, the UK budget fashion retailer owned by Associated British Foods Plc, is facing challenges as rising prices push shoppers like 20-year-old Inaaya Khan to explore competitors such as Shein, H&M, and Zara. Recent price hikes have made formerly inexpensive items noticeably more costly, prompting many customers to seek cheaper or higher-quality alternatives online Continue Reading











