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Helen Dickinson

This coverage follows Helen Dickinson’s leadership and contributions to the UK retail industry. Reporting includes her public statements, policy advocacy, industry insights, and role in shaping retail strategies and government relations. Designed for senior retail professionals and decision-makers, it offers context on her influence over regulatory developments, sector challenges, and opportunities affecting retail operations and management.

Helen Dickinson

This coverage follows Helen Dickinson’s leadership and contributions to the UK retail industry. Reporting includes her public statements, policy advocacy, industry insights, and role in shaping retail strategies and government relations. Designed for senior retail professionals and decision-makers, it offers context on her influence over regulatory developments, sector challenges, and opportunities affecting retail operations and management.

Retail crime falls by a fifth but ‘job far from done’, BRC warns

High Street

Retail crime falls by a fifth but ‘job far from done’, BRC warns

A new report shows daily incidents dropped to 1,600 following a £5bn investment in security…

2026-02-24

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Retail job cuts could be on the horizon amid rising costs, BRC warns

Retail job cuts could be on the horizon amid rising costs, BRC warns

A group survey showed office headcount, workers’ hours and recruitment are at risk

2026-02-19

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UK retail footfall decline slows in January

High Street

UK retail footfall decline slows in January

New data shows total shopper traffic fell by 0.6% as retail parks return to 'growth'

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2 min read

UK retail sales see 2.7% boost in January after ‘drab’ December

Economy

UK retail sales see 2.7% boost in January after ‘drab’ December

Growth in food and non-food sectors outpaced 12-month average despite ongoing concerns…

2026-02-10

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Shop price inflation rises to 1.5% in January, BRC finds

Economy

Shop price inflation rises to 1.5% in January, BRC finds

Non-food retailers saw a return to inflation at 0.3%, following a 0.6% decline in December

2026-01-27

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Consumer optimism improves in January despite spending drop

Economy

Consumer optimism improves in January despite spending drop

Consumer confidence in the wider economy improved to -32 in January, rising from -38 in…

2026-01-22

1 min read

Shop price inflation edges up in December as food prices rise

People Moves

Shop price inflation edges up in December as food prices rise

Shop price inflation rose to 0.7% year on year in December, up from 0.6% in November, as…

2026-01-06

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Consumer confidence remains subdued despite slight December uptick

Economy

Consumer confidence remains subdued despite slight December uptick

Consumer confidence remained weak in December despite a modest improvement in expectations…

2025-12-18

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Footfall slips in Nov as Black Friday fails to lift shopper numbers

High Street

Footfall slips in Nov as Black Friday fails to lift shopper numbers

Total UK footfall fell 0.8% year-on-year in November, compared with a 0.7% decline in…

2025-12-05

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Early Black Friday discounting slows shop price inflation to 0.6%

Economy

Early Black Friday discounting slows shop price inflation to 0.6%

Shop price inflation fell to 0.6% in November, down from 1.0% in October, as retailers…

2025-12-02

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