Wales
This coverage highlights retail developments and economic trends specific to Wales, examining store openings and closures, regional sales performance, employment issues, and policy changes affecting the retail sector. Reporting provides retail managers and executives with insights into the unique challenges and opportunities shaping retail operations across Welsh towns and cities.
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Apr- 2024 -26 AprilNews
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 data from the Office for National Statistics. The number of shoplifting offences reached more than 430,000 for the 12 months ended December 2023, an increase of more than a third…
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25 AprilNews
Co-op urges communities to call on PCC to tackle retail crime
Co-op is urging employees, member-owners and communities blighted by retail crime to write to their Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) candidates and call on them to commit a crack-down on criminals. The retail industry has seen an unprecedented rise in retail crime driven by repeat and prolific offenders, and ahead…
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16 AprilClothing & Shoes
Primark lowers prices on hundreds of kidswear items
Primark is lowering prices on hundreds of its essential kids clothing and accessories as the retailer reaffirms its commitment to keeping prices low on kidswear. The move applies to the price points of selected summer essentials and aims to help families make their money go further as they start planning…
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11 AprilHigh Street
Majestic to debut on the Channel Islands with Jersey store
Majestic has unveiled plans to expand into the Channel Islands with the opening of a store in The Powerhouse, on Queen’s Road, Jersey, on 30 April. The news comes as the retailer doubles down on its investment into bricks and mortar trading. Majestic has agreed a lease on the 5,695…
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10 AprilGovernment
Assault of retail staff to be made specific criminal offence
The Government has announced that assaulting a retail worker will be made a standalone criminal offence and serial or abusive shoplifters will face tougher punishments under new laws included in its Criminal Justice Bill. Perpetrators could be sent to prison for up to six months, receive an unlimited fine and…
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Mar- 2024 -18 MarchFeatures
10 regulations every retailer must follow
Operating a retail business in the UK entails complying with a comprehensive set of laws and regulations to ensure legal compliance, protect consumers, and uphold ethical standards. From consumer rights to employment regulations, understanding and adhering to these laws is crucial for retailers to thrive in the UK market. Here…
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7 MarchSupermarkets
M&S co-CEO to step down
Katie Bickerstaffe is set to retire from her role as co-CEO at M&S to pursue her board career.The company said she would step down after its AGM in July 2024. Bickerstaffe served as a non-executive director and co-COO of M&S prior to being appointed co-CEO in March 2022. According to…
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1 MarchFeatures
Top security measures to combat shoplifting
Retailers have recently reported that they are increasingly dealing with a problem of shoplifting in addition to the rising cost of living issues and inflation. Police recorded 342,343 shoplifting offences in England and Wales in 2022/23, up 24% on the previous 12 months. Additionally, according to Co-op’s newly published data,…
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Feb- 2024 -29 FebruaryHigh Street
Majestic named exclusive UK distributor for Blake Lively’s drinks
Majestic has become the exclusive distributor of actress and entrepreneur Blake Lively’s drinks brands – Betty Buzz and Betty Booze – across England, Scotland and Wales. The new partnership will see the retailer add seven products from the Betty Buzz premium sparkling soda and Betty Booze ready-to-drink ranges to its…
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23 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-23/2/24
Consumer confidence in the UK dropped by two points to reach -21 in February, according to the GfK index. The survey highlighted decreases in various measures compared to the previous month, including personal finances and the country’s economic situation over the past year. However, there was no change in the…
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