British Retail Consortium

What’s in store for retailers in 2024?

The announcement made by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the Autumn Budget has unveiled a series of measures aimed at bolstering…

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Today’s news in brief- 1/11/23

Matthew Moulding, the founder of THG, has acquired a 3.2% stake in Kelso Group, a shareholder critical of THG’s business…

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Early signs of footfall recovery ahead of festive trading, BRC finds

The retail sector experienced early signs of footfall recovery in November as total UK footfall decreased by 0.7% in November(YoY),…

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Falling inflation under threat in 2024, BRC warns

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that the current trend of falling inflation could be under threat in the…

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Today’s news in brief-23/11/23

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has criticised the chancellor, accusing him of neglecting larger businesses in his Autumn Statement. While…

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BRC accuses Hunt of ‘selling out’ retailers and customers

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has accused the chancellor of selling out retailers and customers in his Autumn Statement delivered…

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Today’s news in brief

Next has defended its chair, Michael Roney, after more than 20% of shareholders voted against his re-election at the annual…

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Sainsbury’s, M&S and Currys call for business rates freeze

Supermarket retailers such as Sainsbury’s, M&S and Currys have urged the chancellor to freeze business rates for all retail businesses…

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Today’s news in brief-8/11/23

JD Sports is facing scrutiny over a £3.5m non-compete deal with its former CEO, Peter Cowgill. This agreement, signed in…

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BRC welcomes government pledge to bring down inflation

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed the government’s pledge to bring down inflation as outlined in the King’s Speech…

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