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Next CEO Warns of UK Economic Slowdown Despite Strong Company Performance
Next, a UK high street chain, reported double-digit sales and profit growth in the first half of the year, driven by favorable weather and competitor disruption; however, its CEO, Lord Wolfson, issued a warning about the UK's weakening economy, citing declining job opportunities, increased regulatio...
Next CEO Warns of UK Economic Slowdown Despite Strong Company Performance
Next, a UK high street chain, reported double-digit sales and profit growth in the first half of the year, driven by favorable weather and competitor disruption; however, its CEO, Lord Wolfson, issued a warning about the UK's weakening economy, citing declining job opportunities, increased regulatio...
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24% Bias Score
UK Retail Sales Rise in August Despite Consumer Concerns
Record warm weather and a Bank of England interest rate cut boosted UK retail sales by 3.1% year-on-year in August, although retailers remain cautious about the crucial pre-Christmas period due to concerns over potential tax rises.
UK Retail Sales Rise in August Despite Consumer Concerns
Record warm weather and a Bank of England interest rate cut boosted UK retail sales by 3.1% year-on-year in August, although retailers remain cautious about the crucial pre-Christmas period due to concerns over potential tax rises.
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20% Bias Score
Unexpected Rise in UK Retail Sales Due to Weather and Euro 2025
Delayed UK retail sales figures show a 0.6% month-on-month growth in July, exceeding expectations, driven by sunny weather and Euro 2025 women's football tournament merchandise sales, with the ONS apologizing for errors and delays in reporting.
Unexpected Rise in UK Retail Sales Due to Weather and Euro 2025
Delayed UK retail sales figures show a 0.6% month-on-month growth in July, exceeding expectations, driven by sunny weather and Euro 2025 women's football tournament merchandise sales, with the ONS apologizing for errors and delays in reporting.
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16% Bias Score
China's Consumption Growth Fueled by Stimulus, Trade-in Program
Driven by government stimulus and rising demand for high-end goods, China's domestic consumption grew 5 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2024, reaching 24.5 trillion yuan, with the trade-in program exceeding 1.6 trillion yuan in sales.
China's Consumption Growth Fueled by Stimulus, Trade-in Program
Driven by government stimulus and rising demand for high-end goods, China's domestic consumption grew 5 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2024, reaching 24.5 trillion yuan, with the trade-in program exceeding 1.6 trillion yuan in sales.
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44% Bias Score
\"High Food Prices Dampen UK Retail Sales in July\"\
Rising food prices, particularly meat (up 17%) and butter (up 18.2%), significantly impacted British retail sales in July, with BRC data showing a 4% year-on-year food price increase and CBI reporting a sales decline, although slightly improved from June.
\"High Food Prices Dampen UK Retail Sales in July\"\
Rising food prices, particularly meat (up 17%) and butter (up 18.2%), significantly impacted British retail sales in July, with BRC data showing a 4% year-on-year food price increase and CBI reporting a sales decline, although slightly improved from June.
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44% Bias Score
US States Offer Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays in 2025
Several US states offer back-to-school sales tax holidays in August 2025, with varying dates, eligible items, and spending limits; Alabama's holiday began July 18-20, while Texas's is August 8-10, and Florida's runs all of August.
US States Offer Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays in 2025
Several US states offer back-to-school sales tax holidays in August 2025, with varying dates, eligible items, and spending limits; Alabama's holiday began July 18-20, while Texas's is August 8-10, and Florida's runs all of August.
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32% Bias Score
China's Economy Shows Signs of Stabilization Amidst Persistent Challenges
Despite slowing growth in key indicators like industrial output and retail sales in August, China's economy demonstrates resilience against external and internal pressures, prompting economists to predict further policy stimulus in the fourth quarter to meet the 5 percent annual growth target.
China's Economy Shows Signs of Stabilization Amidst Persistent Challenges
Despite slowing growth in key indicators like industrial output and retail sales in August, China's economy demonstrates resilience against external and internal pressures, prompting economists to predict further policy stimulus in the fourth quarter to meet the 5 percent annual growth target.
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16% Bias Score
UK Retail Sales Surged 0.6% in July, Defying Expectations
Fueled by favorable weather and the Women's Euros, UK retail sales unexpectedly jumped 0.6% in July, exceeding economists' forecasts of a 0.2% rise, with clothing, footwear, and online shopping showing strong growth, although a three-month decline of 0.6% reveals a softer trend.
UK Retail Sales Surged 0.6% in July, Defying Expectations
Fueled by favorable weather and the Women's Euros, UK retail sales unexpectedly jumped 0.6% in July, exceeding economists' forecasts of a 0.2% rise, with clothing, footwear, and online shopping showing strong growth, although a three-month decline of 0.6% reveals a softer trend.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Retail Sales Decline Amid Inflation
During the first half of 2025, Greek retail sales excluding supermarkets, fuel, and vehicles, saw a nominal increase of only 1.4%, lagging behind inflation at 2.5%, resulting in a real decrease of 0.3% compared to the same period in 2024.
Greek Retail Sales Decline Amid Inflation
During the first half of 2025, Greek retail sales excluding supermarkets, fuel, and vehicles, saw a nominal increase of only 1.4%, lagging behind inflation at 2.5%, resulting in a real decrease of 0.3% compared to the same period in 2024.
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40% Bias Score
China's Tax Refund Policy Boosts Tourism and Domestic Consumption
China's tax-refund shops for tourists increased by 80% to over 7,200 by mid-2025, resulting in a nearly 100% rise in total refunds year-on-year, boosting domestic consumption and contributing to a 5% increase in retail sales during the first half of 2025.
China's Tax Refund Policy Boosts Tourism and Domestic Consumption
China's tax-refund shops for tourists increased by 80% to over 7,200 by mid-2025, resulting in a nearly 100% rise in total refunds year-on-year, boosting domestic consumption and contributing to a 5% increase in retail sales during the first half of 2025.
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48% Bias Score
UK Grocery Inflation Soars, Adding £275 to Annual Food Bills
UK grocery inflation hit a new high of 5.2 percent in the four weeks to July 13, potentially adding £275 to the average annual household food bill of £5,283, prompting shoppers to buy more own-label products and simpler meals, while boosting sales for discount retailers like Aldi and Lidl.
UK Grocery Inflation Soars, Adding £275 to Annual Food Bills
UK grocery inflation hit a new high of 5.2 percent in the four weeks to July 13, potentially adding £275 to the average annual household food bill of £5,283, prompting shoppers to buy more own-label products and simpler meals, while boosting sales for discount retailers like Aldi and Lidl.
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36% Bias Score
Frasers Group Sales Fall Amidst Budgetary Headwinds
Frasers Group reported a 7.4% sales decline and £560 million pre-tax profit in the year to April, impacted by a £50 million increase in costs due to the 2024 Autumn Budget; however, recent sales show improvement and the company is using AI and cost-cutting to mitigate further challenges.
Frasers Group Sales Fall Amidst Budgetary Headwinds
Frasers Group reported a 7.4% sales decline and £560 million pre-tax profit in the year to April, impacted by a £50 million increase in costs due to the 2024 Autumn Budget; however, recent sales show improvement and the company is using AI and cost-cutting to mitigate further challenges.
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40% Bias Score
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