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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Sarah Butler

UK retailers launch discounting blitz after month of falling sales

Shoppers on New Street in Birmingham on Saturday
Shoppers on New Street in Birmingham on Saturday. Physical stores are suffering but online retailers have been particularly hard hit. Photograph: Jacob King/PA

UK retailers have launched a barrage of discounts to try to clear stock after a month of falling sales as soaring inflation and bills hit households’ budgets and a warm autumn reduced demand for coats and boots.

On Monday, New Look was offering a 50% discount off all products, Asos up to 80% off almost all lines and Boohoo 30% off everything, with many other fashion retailers – including Marks & Spencer, River Island and Matalan – offering between 20% and 30% cuts.

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