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1. Article · Aug 21, 2026 · By Henry Saker-Clark, Press Association Deputy Business Editor

   Retail sales weaken in July as demand for clothing falls back - Contact Us - Waterford News & Star (opens the original)

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   By Henry Saker-Clark, Press Association Deputy Business Editor Retail sales slipped back in July as clothing sales fell at the fastest rate for more than a year, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said retail sales volumes declined by 0.5% in July, compared with the previous month. It fell back from 0.7% growth in June, which had been revised down by statisticians from a previous estimate of 1% for the month. July’s decline was a marginally larger fall than e

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2. Article · Aug 6, 2026 · By Henry Saker-Clark, Press Association Deputy Business Editor

   Diageo boss launches €860m cost-cutting plan to deliver turnaround - Contact Us - Waterford News & Star (opens the original)

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   By Henry Saker-Clark, Press Association Deputy Business Editor Guinness maker Diageo has said it will cut costs to secure €866 million in savings as part of a major overhaul under boss Dave Lewis to help revive its fortunes. It came as the drinks giant, which also makes Gordon’s gin and Baileys, revealed weaker sales and profits for the past year. The former Tesco chief executive, who was previously dubbed “Drastic Dave” for his approach to cutting costs, said there is “hard work ahead” for the

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