James Davey
UK retail correspondent, Reuters
James Davey is the UK retail correspondent for Reuters. He reports on British retailers and the consumer economy for the news agency's global business service.
| Role | UK retail correspondent |
|---|---|
| Outlet | Reuters |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Beat | UK retail, business and finance |
Who is James Davey?
James Davey is a business journalist and the UK retail correspondent at Reuters, the international news agency. He is based in the United Kingdom and covers the British retail sector.
Coverage
As a news agency correspondent, Davey reports the developments that move retail companies and their share prices. His coverage includes:
- Trading updates and results from UK listed retailers
- Fashion, grocery and general merchandise chains
- Deals, leadership changes and strategy
- Consumer spending in the UK
Agency reporting is fast and widely distributed. His stories reach financial professionals through Reuters services and are republished by partner outlets, including Brazilian publications Folha de S.Paulo and UOL and several editions of MSN. This gives his coverage of British retailers a readership well beyond the UK.
Within Reuters' consumer and retail team, his UK focus sits alongside colleagues covering European and US retail, giving the agency coverage of fashion and retail companies across major markets.
His beat places him close to the companies that dominate British clothing and household spending, and to the economic data and policy decisions that shape how much consumers spend.
Frequently asked questions
Who is James Davey?
James Davey is the UK retail correspondent at Reuters.
What does James Davey write about?
He covers British retailers, including their results, strategies and deals, and UK consumer spending.