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Retailers’ demands of the new PM

Liz Truss is fresh in her new role as prime minister with enough enthusiasm to tweet, “it’s time to deliver…

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Truss in talks to further cut business rates amid rising costs

Liz Truss has reportedly entered discussions with industry lobbyists over plans to further cut business rates. According to The Telegraph,…

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UK recession can be averted, claims Truss

In an interview with Sky News’s Kay Burley last night (4 August), foreign secretary Liz Truss claimed she could avert…

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Responsiv: The new age of automation in retail  

There is no doubt the landscape of retail is rapidly evolving. Driven by ever-developing technology, the effects of the pandemic,…

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Retail sales slow as consumer confidence wanes

Total sales increased by 3.1% in March, dropping below the three-month average growth of 6.9% and the 12-month average growth…

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Aldi to donate almost 250,000 meals over Easter

Aldi has announced it will support charities, community groups and food banks throughout the UK by donating almost 250,000 meals…

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High street footfall continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels

Footfall levels remain 23% below pre-pandemic levels in February 2022 as rising costs are reportedly set to “batter” retailers from…

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Retail industry responds to ‘underwhelming’ Spring Statement

Both Bira and CBI have expressed disappointment in the chancellor’s Spring Statement, with Bira having declared it is “underwhelmed with…

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Spring Statement: Chancellor raises NI threshold to £12,570

The chancellor has outlined a series of measures to help combat the rising cost of living in his latest spring…

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Retailers record 12th month of consecutive sales growth

The retail sector has recorded its 12th consecutive month of positive trading with total like-for-like sales, combined in-store and online,…

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