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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Debenhams after it investigated an advertisement on social media.

Peter Ruis is planning a "Selfridges-style" approach in a bid to improve customer service in the department store, it has been reported.

Footwear retailer Shoe Zone has warned that it expects high shipping costs and weak sales to hit full-year profits.

UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has announced that overall sales have increased by 4.2% year on year for the 16 weeks to 22 June, however clothing sales dipped in the period.

June shop price inflation has fallen to its lowest level since October 2021, as a result of retailers’ investments in operations and supply chains, says the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

Luxury department store retailer Liberty will increase its range of own-label beauty products to bankroll new standalone stores.

Footfall across the UK increased by 6.1% in December compared with the previous month, despite "challenging economic circumstances", said retail analysts MRI Software (previously Springboard).

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Revenues at luxury department store Selfridges rose by 29% year on year to £843.7m in the 52 weeks to 28 January 2023.