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.
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Aug- 2023 -8 AugustShopping Centres
Retail sales slow in July amid heavy rain
The UK’s total retail sales increased by 1.5% in the four weeks to 29 July, against the 2.3% growth experienced in the same month last year. This was below the three-month average growth of 3.5% and the 12-month average growth of 3.9%, according to BRC data. This lacklustre growth in…
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1 AugustEconomy
Falling inflation may be halted as Russia pulls out of grain deal, BRC warns
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that falling inflation is likely to slow after Russia withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative despite seeing annual shop price inflation drop to 7.6% in July. This figure is down from 8.4% in June and represents the lowest inflation figure in 2023…
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Jul- 2023 -28 JulyHigh Street
UK loses 6,000 storefronts in five years
The UK high street has lost over 6,000 storefronts in the past five years as the vacancy rate increased to 13.9% in Q2 2023, according to the latest figures from the BRC-LDC Vacancy Monitor. The Q2 performance was 0.1 percentage points worse than Q1, however it is 0.1 percentage point…
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19 JulyEconomy
Inflation falls faster than expected in June
The rate of price rises has fallen to 7.9% in June, down from 8.7% in May, according to the latest Consumer Prices Index (CPI) from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.1% in June 2023, compared with a rise of 0.8% in…
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11 JulyEconomy
UK retail sales rise 5% in June
Total retail sales in the UK were up 4.9% in June, compared with a 1% decline in June 2022, according to data from the British Retail Consortium. This 4.9% increase is above the three month rolling average of 4.6% and above the 12 month rolling average of 4%. As well…
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7 JulyHigh Street
Heatwave dampens June footfall
Footfall fell -1.9% in the five weeks from 28 May to 01 July 2023 as hot weather meant that shoppers strayed from the high street, according to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data. The fall was worse than the three-month average increase of -1.1% and comes as high street footfall increased by 0.6%…
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Jun- 2023 -27 JuneEconomy
Shop price inflation falls to 8.4% in June
Shop price inflation in the UK has fallen to 8.4% in June, down from 9% in May, according to new data from the British Retail Consortium. The inflation figure for June is also below the three month rolling average of 8.7%. The fall in inflation was led by a decrease…
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23 JuneHigh Street
Bank holidays boost May retail sales
Retail sales volumes are estimated to have risen by 0.3% in May 2023, beating analysts’ forecasts amid a welcomed boost from warm weather and May bank holidays. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), non-store retailing sales volumes rose by 2.7% in May 2023 because…
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14 JuneNews
UK retailers need to do more for diversity and inclusion, BRC says
UK retailers must put more strategies in place regarding diversity and inclusion among their top executives, the BRC reported. According to a new BRC report, 93% of retailers have implemented a strategy to improve diversity and inclusion across their business, while many have expanded these plans in order to focus…
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14 JunePeople Moves
BRC names new chairman
The BRC has announced the appointment of Andy Higginson as the new incoming chairman to succeed Tony De Nunzio in September this year. Higginson has over 30 years of senior executive and non-executive experience in the retail industry in the UK and internationally, covering major brands. Previously, he was CFO…
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