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Brexit Hits Road Block: Could the Referendum Come to a Halt?

The battle over Brexit rages on. This week the U.K. High Court ruled that Brexit can't begin without…

USTR: UK-US Trade Talks Impossible Until Brexit Sorted

Until the U.K. figures out what its post-Brexit relationship with the EU will be, talks about a trade deal…

BRC Says Brexit Strategy Must Consider Fair Deal for Consumers

Following Brexit, the British Retail Consortium has asked government negotiators to put consumers first and…

British Prime Minister Outlines Timing for Brexit, Pound Sterling Reels

The U.K.'s new prime minister, Theresa May, promised to begin the formal negotiations for Brexit at the end…

Brexit Pushes UK Manufacturers to Pass Price Increases on to Consumers

Brexit brought about a currency slide—among a slew of other things—and the depreciation has weighed on U.K…

Op-Ed: Get Ahead of Brexit’s Supply Chain Disruption Before It’s Too Late

Compared to the tragic tsunami that impacted Japan in 2011 and kicked many organizations' supply chain…

Ex-British PM Tony Blair Praises Hillary Clinton, Talks America’s ‘Destiny’

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair talked politics, Hillary Clinton and social media with Reuters'…

Fashion Sales Up at John Lewis but Uncertainty Abounds

Britain's vote to break up with the European Union had little impact on first-half sales at John Lewis and…

London’s Fashion Industry Looks to a Post-Brexit Future

Despite their disappointment about the Brexit referendum result, the industry and designers are ready to move…

Olympics, Not Brexit, to Blame for Slowdown in British Retail Sales in August

A deeply divided Britain came together last month to watch Team GB take home a total of 64 medals at the Rio…

British Consumers Continue to Spend Despite Brexit

While U.K. spending has improved, it still remains below its level, following the country's vote to leave the…

RBC Predicts Primark’s Parent Will Outperform Post-Brexit

Associated British Foods (ABF), owner of cheap clothing and accessories chain Primark, will thrive…

Michael Ward to Stay On as Managing Director of Harrods

Ward will stay on at Harrods following his resignation in March.

UK Shoppers Hit the High Street in July

Further evidence that British shoppers aren't bothered by Brexit was released this week—high street footfall…

Global Sourcing Uncertainties Continue Amid Brexit, Commodities Market Slump and Currency Fluctuations

The continued uncertainty in Europe over Brexit, rising wage pressures in low cost sourcing countries, low…