Retail sales surged by 9.2 per cent in April as lockdown eased and shops reopened in latest signs of strong UK recovery after pandemic Retail sales spiked 9.2 per cent in April as shops reopened and lockdown eased Clothing retailers were the biggest winner with volumes up nearly 70 per cent Overall sales are now … Read more
A year of shuttered offices, cancelled weddings and working days spent lounging in tracksuit bottoms led to predictions the suit had finally been killed off. But as socialising returns, fashionistas are predicting a ‘Roaring Twenties’ of dressy styles, popping colours and lavish spending. And the trend is not just isolated to high-fashion brands. The usually … Read more
Paperchase ousts chairman as it attempts to shift sales online after almost collapsing in the pandemic By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:59 BST, 17 May 2021 | Updated: 21:59 BST, 17 May 2021 Paperchase has ousted its chairman as it attempts to shift sales online after almost collapsing. The stationery retailer is … Read more
Sales of English wine fizz: Nyetimber reports surge in online sales as Britons drink more during the pandemic By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:59 BST, 17 May 2021 | Updated: 21:59 BST, 17 May 2021 Nyetimber has reported a surge in online sales as English winemakers continue to challenge their more famous … Read more
Upmarket grocer favoured by PM Boris Johnson and fiancee Carrie Symonds lifted by strong demand during Covid By Neil Craven, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 15 May 2021 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 15 May 2021 An upmarket grocer favoured by Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds has been lifted by strong demand … Read more
Founder of Virtue Drinks, Rahi Daneshmand, says international trade now accounts for 40% of his business While the coronavirus lockdowns led to people being told to stay at home, more small businesses spread their wings to sell around the world, new research shows. Two thirds of small businesses experienced a growth in online sales since … Read more
Roaring 20s will boost sales of top tipples as drinkers splash out in new bars, claims Moet & Chandon boss By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 12 May 2021 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 12 May 2021 The maker of Moet & Chandon says that we are set for a ‘Roaring ’20s’ … Read more
Morrisons sales soar in post-Covid bounce: Britons rush to buy fuel and lunchtime snacks as restrictions ease By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 11 May 2021 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 11 May 2021 Shoppers are in the mood to ‘spend, spend, spend’ as Britain recovers from the pandemic and lockdown restrictions … Read more
Used car sales were down 8.9 per cent in the first three months of 2021 as lockdown stifled the market, according to the automotive trade body. Over 1.68million second-hand cars changed hands in the opening three months of the year, falling from 1.85million in the same period a year ago, which was ended by car … Read more
The motoring industry showed shoots of recovery in April with dealers posting strong sales despite showrooms being shut for half of the month. A total of 141,583 new cars were registered in April, an ‘artificial’ 30-fold increase on the same month a year ago, when dealerships were forced to shutter their businesses. Showrooms were given … Read more