Consumer spending expected to rise during England’s Euro 2024 match and Andy Murray’s Wimbledon swan song

Shops, bars and restaurants are expected to see a halo effect as Labour’s election victory and a bumper weekend of sport kickstarts a bounce in consumer spending through July.

Businesses are predicted to benefit from England’s match at the Euro 2024 football tournament and Andy Murray’s Wimbledon swan song this weekend, before the Olympics propels spending at the end of the month.

Rise in sales of ranges in six to 10 suggests retailer has been successful in appealing to younger demographic

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Marks & Spencer is increasing its stocks of smaller sizes in womenswear after a surge in demand left gaps on shelves.

Stuart Machin, the chief executive of the high street stalwart, said that three years ago about a fifth (21%) of the items sold from its main seasonal collection were size six to 10 and that had now risen to 35% as its “fashion and style ranges [were] resonating with a different customer group”.