Brexit

Hamleys reports £12m sales loss amid ‘most challenging year in retail history’

Toy retailer Hamleys has reported a sales loss of £12m for the full year to 31 December 2017. According to…

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How businesses can prepare themselves for trading following a no-deal Brexit

It should come as no surprise that the Government would leave establishing trade strategy within the EU, post-Brexit, up to…

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The Brexit dividend may be nearing an end for UK retailers – so what now?

Much has been made of the potential ‘Brexit dividend’ that the economy may enjoy if the UK parts company with…

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Footfall continues to fall in September

Footfall continued on its decline in September, according to the Ipsos Retail Performance Weathermap. All regions saw a year-on-year drop…

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Shop prices rise for second month in row

Shop prices increased for two consecutive months – the first consecutive growth in five years – according to the latest…

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One in four UK small retail businesses ‘fearful’ of Brexit, research finds

A quarter of small UK retail businesses admit they are “fearful” of Brexit, data from YouGov analysed by Vend has…

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Next CEO issues stark warning over the risks of a no-deal Brexit

Simon Wolfson, CEO of clothing retailer Next, has issued a warning over the the dangers of a no-deal Brexit, and…

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Strong retail sales growth in August helps strengthen British pound

Retail sales growth of 0.3% across all sectors in August, excluding food, clothing and petrol, saw the value of the…

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John Lewis Oxford Street flagship sees business rates rise 57% in a year

John Lewis’ flagship on Oxford Street, London is expected to see its business rates tax rise from £12.68m to £19.91m…

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UK consumer confidence jumps three points in August to -7

The GfK’s long-running consumer confidence index showed an increased of three points to -7 in August 2018. The index which…

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