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Barclays: Spending Climbs in July as Confidence Hits 21-Month High

Consumers reported feeling more confident in their job security and ability to buy non-essentials, as discretionary spending grew 1.6 per cent Transactions at pubs, bars and clubs surged...
11 August 2026

UK Store News

Wren Canterbury showroom
Wren to Open New Store in Canterbury

Canterbury homeowners planning their next home improvement project will soon have a new destination for design inspiration and expert advice, as Wren, the UK's leading kitchen and bedroom retailer,...
05 August 2026

UK People News

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STARK UK Appoints Jan Green as Chief Commercial Officer

STARK Building Materials UK has appointed Jan Green as Chief Commercial Officer, strengthening its senior leadership team as the business continues to develop its commercial strategy and industry...
28 July 2026

International News

Bristan Group acquired by FM Mattsson Group
FM Mattsson Group Acquires Bristan Group

FM Mattsson Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Bristan Group Limited (“Bristan”). Bristan is the UK’s leading supplier of taps and showers and the largest brassware...
28 July 2026

Digital Retail News

Dunelm AI Shopping Agent Press Release
Dunelm Launches 'Ask Dunelm' AI Shopping Agent

UK retailer partners with Google Cloud on conversational shopping experience  Dunelm, the UK’s leading homewares retailer, has launched ‘Ask Dunelm’, a new AI-powered...
06 August 2026
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