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Warm weather fails to boost footfall in May

Retail footfall across the UK declined by 1.7% compared with May 2024, spelling a sharp drop from the 7.2% rise…

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Retailers welcome £2bn police boost but urge for more action

Retail trade bodies have welcomed the £2bn funding boost for police forces in England and Wales, but cautioned that the…

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One in 10 part-time retail jobs at risk by 2028, warns BRC

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that around 160,000, or more than one in 10, part-time retail roles are…

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Retail sales beat expectations in April

Retail sales volumes increased 1.2% in April 2025, up from a rise of 0.1% in March 2025, marking the fourth…

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Late Easter sees retail sales rise 7% in April

UK total retail sales increased by 7% year-on-year in April, against a decline of 4% in April 2024, according to…

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Today’s news in brief-9/5/25

The UK and US have struck a “first-of-a-kind” trade deal, slashing tariffs for UK carmakers, steel, and farmers while maintaining…

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UK footfall jumps 7.2% in April

UK footfall increased by 7.2% in April (YoY), up from -5.4% in March, the BRC has revealed.  During the four…

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UK sales increase 1.1% in March thanks to good weather boost

UK Total retail sales increased by 1.1% year on year in March, against a growth of 3.5% in March 2024,…

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Clintons returns to FY profit following store closures

Clintons has returned to profit following a period of store closures and job losses, with pre-tax profits rising to £8.1m…

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Nearly half of all retail staff worked while unwell last year

Nearly half (46%) of retail staff worked while unwell at the end of last year, which is 5% higher than…

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