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Memories of rosy Christmas fade as UK retailers brace for tough 2025

January 10, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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UK retailers are preparing for a challenging year ahead as they face mounting business costs and rising inflation levels, according to warnings issued by some of the country’s largest chains this week.

Despite positive festive trading results from companies like Next, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, and Sainsbury’s, investors reacted negatively to the increased pressures stemming from tax hikes announced in Labour’s October Budget, leading to a sell-off of shares.

On Thursday, shares of M&S dropped by 8 per cent, while Tesco saw a 2.7 per cent decline before a partial recovery. Sainsbury’s experienced a 3 per cent drop in afternoon trading on Friday.

Retailers have expressed concerns about higher prices and limited growth prospects as they navigate through additional annual costs estimated at up to £7 billion, mainly due to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ adjustments in national insurance contributions and the national living wage.

Lord Simon Wolfson, CEO of Next and a Conservative peer, cautioned about slow sales and profit growth in 2025 for the fashion chain, attributing it to the impact of various tax increases. M&S also highlighted uncertainties ahead due to elevated costs resulting from tax hikes.

Executives at M&S, Tesco, and J Sainsbury emphasized that consumers are more price-conscious and focused on value for money. They anticipate an increase in food inflation but are committed to minimizing price hikes.

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Lord Simon Wolfson at Next warned of ‘anaemic’ sales and profit growth at the fashion chain in 2025 © Bloomberg

Sainsbury’s CEO, Simon Roberts, acknowledged the need for value in food purchases and the challenges posed by tax changes. He also expressed concerns about unexpected national insurance alterations.

Analysts and industry experts have raised concerns about the impact of rising food inflation and additional costs on consumer spending habits and overall economic growth. The tightening labor market and potential job losses have also become significant points of discussion within the retail sector.

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