Business Rates

Footfall falls for 12th consecutive month

Total UK footfall decreased by 3.3% in July (YoY), down from -2.3% in June, marking the 12 consecutive month of…

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Today’s news in brief-23/7/24

Tapi Carpets and Floors Limited has acquired the Carpetright brand and 54 stores following its collapse into administration. While over…

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Superdrug boss urges govt to reform business rates

Superdrug CEO Peter Macnab has called on the new Labour government to reform business rates in an interview with This…

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The Perfume Shop profits fall despite rise in revenues

The Perfume Shop has reported a fall in profits from £23.7m to £21.4m despite a 4.6% rise in revenues to…

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Today’s news in brief-5/7/24

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged Keir Starmer and the Labour Party to swiftly address their campaign promises after…

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Time for Starmer to ‘get down to business’, says BRC

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has stated that it is time for Keir Starmer and the Labour Party to “get…

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Taylor Swift and Euros boost footfall amid damp June

Taylor Swift’s UK tour and the Euros helped strengthen footfall during a very wet June as total UK footfall decreased…

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Shop price inflation eases to 0.2% in June

Shop price annual inflation eased to 0.2% in June, down from 0.6% in May, the lowest rate of price growth…

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Inflation hits 2% target for first time in three years

UK inflation has hit its target for the first time in almost three years, as consumer price inflation eased to…

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Today’s news in brief-14/6/24

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has expressed support for the Labour Party’s manifesto, which aims to bring significant changes to…

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