Budget

Retail sales drop in September as demand for household goods wanes

Retail sales have fallen by 0.9% in September, following a rise of 0.4% in August 2023, according to the new…

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UK footfall decreases 2.9% in September, BRC says

Total UK footfall decreased by 2.9% in September (YoY), down from -1.6% in August, according to new data from the…

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A practical guide to hosting in-store events and promotions

In today’s increasingly digital landscape, hosting in-store events and promotions emerges as a potent strategy for retailers seeking to forge…

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Failure to reform Apprenticeship Levy cost retailers 12,000 lost apprenticeships, BRC says

Retailers could have offered 12,000 more apprenticeships over the past year if it was not for the Government’s failure to…

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UK GDP falls by ‘worse than expected’ 0.5% in July

The UK economy shrunk by a “worse than expected” 0.5% in July as poor weather and industrial strikes impacted production,…

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Wilko set to appoint administrators

Budget household and garden retailer Wilko has announced that it has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.  The…

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Retailers welcome budget but ‘missed opportunity’ for rates reform

Retail has welcomed the support for households in the face of the cost of living crisis in the chancellor’s Spring…

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Spring Budget: Corporation tax to rise to 25%

Corporation tax is set to rise from 19% to 25% for firms with profits over £250,000, as part of a…

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Retail jobs at lowest four quarter average in over a decade

The number of retail jobs in the UK was down to its lowest average four quarter level in over a…

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Could budget supermarkets dominate ‘the big four’?

The big four – Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons – were once the undisputed favourites for supermarket shopping. However, when…

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