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Today’s news in brief-26/4/24

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported a significant rise in shoplifting offences in England and Wales, reaching over…

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Shoplifting hits record high in England and Wales

The number of shoplifting offences in England and Wales has reached its highest point in 20 years, according to new…

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Today’s news in brief-19/4/24

Wilko, the retailer that faced collapse last September, is back with a revamped click and collect service. After successful trials…

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Inflation falls to lowest level since 2021

Inflation slowed to 3.2% in March, down from 3.4% the prior month, as inflation fell to its lowest annual rate…

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Navigating the tax system: a guide for retailers

Taxes are an inevitable aspect of running a retail business in the UK, shaping financial decisions and operational strategies. Business…

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UK economy grows for second month in a row

UK GDP increased slightly for the second month in a row, in another sign the economy is edging out of…

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Kiko Milano to open new store in Angel Central

Italian cosmetics brand Kiko Milano is set to open a new store in Islington’s retail destination Angel Central as part…

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Bumper Easter week to boost footfall by +6.6%

Footfall is forecast to rise by +6.6% across all UK retail destinations over the week of Easter, according to MRI…

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The history of online shopping

While online shopping as we know it found its roots in the mid 1990s after the invention of the first…

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Asda’s mean Gender Pay difference hits 6.6%

Asda has today (27 February) published its 2023 Gender Pay figures, confirming that the mean pay difference between all male…

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