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UK inflation slows as retailers warn of fresh food price pressures

UK inflation data for April showed a decline in headline price growth, offering some relief for households and retailers after months of persistent cost pressure.

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Food price cap talks unsettle UK retailers

UK supermarkets are resisting government talks on food price caps, warning that rising labour, energy and logistics costs are already squeezing retail margins.

Lowe’s quarterly profit dips despite revenue surge

Total revenues rose to $23.07bn from $20.93bn.

Target lifts full-year sales outlook after Q1 revenue rises 6.7%

The US retailer now projects net sales growth of around 4% for 2026 against 2025 levels – two percentage points higher than its previous guidance range.

The return of the defensive shopper in UK retail

The re-emergence of the defensive shopper is reshaping UK retail demand and influencing category performance and commercial strategy.

Home Depot Q1 profit falls as cost growth outpaces revenue

Net earnings fell 4.2% to $3.28bn from $3.43bn in the comparable prior-year period.

Banana Republic names PVH veteran Donald Kohler as global chief

He joins from PVH, where he held the position of CEO of PVH Americas.

Target names Jeff England as supply chain chief

England previously served as chief supply chain officer at Genuine Parts Company and has spent nearly two decades at Walmart across operations, strategy and finance roles.

UK Treasury urges supermarkets to freeze prices on food staples – report

Under the arrangement being discussed, retailers would identify various staples and commit to holding prices steady as the government looks to relieve household cost-of-living pressures.