Northern Ireland

Today’s news in brief-7/8/24

Chris Brook-Carter, CEO of Retail Trust, highlighted an increase in calls from retail workers fearing for their safety amidst recent…

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Store staff ‘fear for their safety’, says Retail Trust boss

The Retail Trust has seen a spike in calls from retail workers “fearing for their safety” amid rioting across towns…

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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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NI retail staff and employers call for shop worker protection 

Usdaw and employers’ organisation Northern Ireland Retail Consortium (NIRC) have jointly called for urgent action to protect retail workers from…

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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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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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Poundland launches rewards app in 62 Scotland stores

Poundland has officially launched its Poundland Perks app for the first time in 62 stores in Scotland. Poundland Perks is…

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Superdrug to open 25 new stores

Superdrug has announced an investment into its bricks-and-mortar retail footprint, with plans to open 25 new stores in 2024, as…

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CMA calls on grocers to prioritise accurate pricing

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called on grocers to prioritise accurate pricing following a review of the way…

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Today’s news in brief-3/5/24

Asda, following strong FY23 financial results, has successfully refinanced £3.2bn of debt, pushing maturities into the next decade. This included…

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