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British consumers failed to increase their spending in December for a record fifth month in a row, adding to signs of a weakening economy that might prompt the Bank of England to cut interest rates this month.
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![]( "UK consumers cut back on spending again, adding to economic gloom")
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![]( "Sainsbury's Roberts is leading internal contender to be next CEO - sources")
Sainsbury's Roberts is leading internal contender to be next CEO - sourcesSainsbury's retail and operations director Simon Roberts has emerged as the internal favourite to succeed Mike Coupe as chief executive if the supermarket group opts to promote from within, reports said.
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![]( "Sainsbury's sees Q3 fashion strength as cold weather boosts sales")
Sainsbury's sees Q3 fashion strength as cold weather boosts salesThere was good news and bad from UK supermarkets giant Sainsbury's on Wednesday as the company’s third-quarter trading statement (the 15 weeks to January 4) showed weak sales, although fashion was stronger.
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![]( "Britain's retailers boosted by hopes of post-election fillip for festive period")
Britain's retailers boosted by hopes of post-election fillip for festive periodBritain's retail sector was boosted by Boris Johnson's general election victory on Friday, as investors factored in expectations of a step-up in consumer sentiment and spending in the key holiday season period.
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![]( "M&S 'plans to cut flagship sizes', raise funds from repurposing space")
M&S 'plans to cut flagship sizes', raise funds from repurposing spaceM&S is reportedly planning to downsize the space it controls in around 20 of its largest retail locations with under-used upper floors potentially being converted into offices or even residential space.
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![]( "For British shoppers, November is the new Black Friday")
For British shoppers, November is the new Black FridayWith harsh lessons learnt from past Black Fridays, British retailers are stretching promotions over several weeks, aiming to smooth out consumer demand and reduce the pressure on supply and distribution networks.
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![]( "Sainsbury's links with Fat Face in trial concessions deal")
Sainsbury's links with Fat Face in trial concessions dealSainsbury’s is continuing its efforts to boost its fashion operations while also making the most of spare space in its superstores and is linking up with Fat Face on concessions.
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![]( "Fashion gives Q2 boost to Sainsbury's after slower start to first half")
Fashion gives Q2 boost to Sainsbury's after slower start to first halfFashion was a bright spot as Sainsbury's in the first half with Q2 in particular seeing an improved performance, although general merchandise sales continued to fall.
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![]( "Asda gives workers more time to sign new contracts before facing dismissal")
Asda gives workers more time to sign new contracts before facing dismissalAsda on Friday gave shop floor workers more time to sign new employment contracts or face dismissal in a bitter dispute over changes intended by the British supermarket group to boost productivity.
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![]( "Tesco vows to remove 1 billion pieces of plastic packaging by end-2020")
Tesco vows to remove 1 billion pieces of plastic packaging by end-2020Tesco has pledged to remove one billion pieces of plastic packaging from products in its UK stores by the end of 2020, seeking to reduce its environmental impact and meet growing consumer demand for less waste.