British Retail Consortium

Retail theft hits highest rate in 20 years

Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that there were over 400,000 incidents of shoplifting in the year to…

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Today’s news in brief-24/1/24

The Chair of B&M, Peter Bamford, has confirmed his retirement this calendar year after serving in the role since March…

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BRC launches ‘Manifesto for Retail’ ahead of General Election

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has announced the launch of its “Manifesto for Retail” ahead of the anticipated General Election…

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Retail sales drop 3.2% in December, ONS says

Retail sales volumes are estimated to have fallen by 3.2% in December 2023, from a rise of 1.4% in November…

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Today’s news in brief-9/1/24

The UK saw record-breaking grocery sales of £4.8bn during the week ending December 23, 2023, representing a 4.3% increase compared…

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Today’s news in brief-2/1/24

Central Group is reportedly considering increasing its stake in luxury department store Selfridges as co-owner Sigma faces financial issues. Central…

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UK retail sales rise 1.3% in November

Retail sales volumes are estimated to have increased by 1.3% in November 2023, from no growth (revised from a fall…

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UK inflation falls to two-year low of 3.9% 

UK inflation has fallen to 3.9% in the year to November, the lowest level seen in two years, according to…

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Today’s news in brief-14/12/23

Farfetch is reportedly in talks with Apollo Global Management to secure emergency funding as it faces financial challenges. Farfetch, once…

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Retailers urge government to reform Apprenticeship Levy

Three leading trade bodies and seven food retailers are calling for urgent action to reform the broken Apprenticeship Levy system…

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