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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Jul- 2023 -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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6 JuneHigh Street
Retail sales slow despite bank holiday boost
The ONS has reported that UK total retail sales increased by 3.9% in the four weeks between 30 April and 27 May, yet were still below the three-month average growth of 4.7% despite three bank holidays taking place in one month. However, May retail sales improved upon a 1.1% decline…
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May- 2023 -30 MayNews
Food price inflation falls to 15.4% in May
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that food inflation has decreased for the first time this year to 15.4% in May, down from 15.7% in April. Fresh food inflation also decreased in May to 17.2%, down from 17.8% in April. This is below the 3-month average rate of 17.3%.…
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26 MayHigh Street
April retail sales rise by 0.5%
The Office for National Statistics has revealed that retail sales volumes rose by an estimated 0.5% in April, following a fall of 1.2% in March. This comes as sales volumes rose by 0.8% in the three months to April when compared with the previous three months – the highest rate…
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9 MayClothing & Shoes
Retail sales rise 5.1% in April
Total retail sales increased by 5.1% in April 2023, against a decline of 0.3% in the same month last year, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. This is in line with the three-month average growth of 5.1% and above the 12-month average growth of 3.0%. Like-for-like retail sales increased…
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