AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHigh Street Pressure: UK retail sales fell 1.3% in April (fuel down 10.2%), with shoppers cutting back on discretionary buys as the Iran war keeps costs and confidence under strain. Supermarket Shock: Morrisons is proposing to close 100 “most challenged” convenience stores, putting hundreds of jobs at risk and blaming long-running losses plus policy-driven cost rises. Money Worry: A GfK survey says more households are dipping into savings and major purchase intentions hit the lowest since Jan 2025. Banking Twist: Nationwide says it will run 696 branches from June 4 (including 91 Virgin Money sites) and keep them open until at least 2030, bucking the closures trend. Consumer Culture: Iceland’s boss warns families may turn to counterfeit World Cup kits because official ones are “completely unaffordable.” Health & Access: Aldi research finds many women use unsafe period alternatives, while a new trial at Tesco offers breakfast/lunch meal deals for £5.50 at 39 stores.
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