British Retail Consortium

Why is Rachel Reeves reviewing the Low Value Import Scheme?

The global economy is currently experiencing turbulent times as a result of Donald Trump’s trade war. Currys CEO Alex Baldock,…

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Today’s news in brief-29/4/25

Primark reported a 1% rise in sales to £4.47bn in the first half of the year, with adjusted operating profit…

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Food inflation rises alongside labour costs

Food inflation increased to 0.1% in April, against a decline of -0.4% in March, as prices rose alongside increased labour…

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Today’s news in brief-11/4/25

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has raised its profit forecast for the third consecutive year, driven by strong sales in Japan…

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Footfall sees sharp 5.4% drop in March due to late Easter

Total year-on-year footfall in the UK dropped sharply by 5.4% in March, up from a 0.2% fall in February, according…

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Today’s news in brief-7/4/25

US President Donald Trump has defended his newly announced tariffs, describing them as necessary “medicine” to address trade imbalances. Speaking…

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Entry-level job costs jump over 10% for retailers

The cost of employing people into entry-level jobs has increased over 10% for retailers as a result of the rise…

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Spring Budget 2025: what it means for the retail industry

The UK retail sector has been navigating a volatile economic landscape, with rising operational costs, shifts in consumer spending, and…

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Today’s news in brief-28/3/25

WHSmith has agreed to sell its high street retail arm to Modella Capital in a £76m deal, marking a significant…

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Today’s news in brief-20/3/25

The UK retail sector has faced significant challenges over the past five years, with a quarter of a million jobs…

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