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Signs of relief for UK retailers as footfall fall loses momentum

UK retail footfall remains below last year’s levels, but January saw the slowest decline in months, with store traffic only marginally down compared with December’s sharper fall.

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Amazon faces fresh Italy tax investigation after Milan raids

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Why shoppers queue 40 minutes for their favourite cashier

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Hermès reports €16bn 2025 revenue with higher operating profitability

Recurring operating income rose 7% to €6.56bn while recurring operating profitability improved to 41% of sales from 40.5% a year earlier.