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Fuel shortages impact September retail sales growth

Business Retail by Lee Peart on October 13, 2021

UK retail total sales growth slowed in September, rising by just 0.6% compared with growth of 5.6% in September 2020.

Retail bodies call on MPs to tackle soaring card fees

Business Retail by Lee Peart on September 13, 2021

Bodies representing thousands tens of thousands of retail and hospitality businesses have called on MPs to provide protection against anti-competitive card payment practices.

July footfall drops 28% on pre-pandemic levels

Business Retail by Sarah Clarke on August 11, 2021

The BRC believes the turbulent weather, with initial heatwaves giving over to torrential rain, appears to have dampened the mood for shopping in July.

Retail growth slow in July as wet weather dampens expectations

Business Retail by Sarah Clarke on August 10, 2021

The lifting of restrictions did not bring the anticipated in-store boost, with the wet weather leaving consumers reluctant to visit shopping destinations.

BRC survey shows 7% rise in violence and abuse against shop workers

Business Retail by Lee Peart on June 28, 2021

Violence and abuse against shop workers has increased by 7% to 455 incidents a day this year, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

ONS figures show small boost to retail job numbers

Business Retail by Sarah Clarke on June 17, 2021

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported a small boost to retail job numbers since the start of the pandemic.

Retailers still have ‘a long way to go on the path to recovery’

Business Retail by Sam Lewis on May 12, 2021

This comes as footfall data shows strong early signs of recovery for retailers as the country begins to emerge from the pandemic

UK footfall declines by 43% in 2020, BRC data reveals

Business Retail by Sarah Clarke on January 11, 2021

The UK's important ‘golden quarter’ saw nearly half the footfall – a decline of 48.4% - compared to the same period in 2019.

Brexit uncertainty ‘making it harder for businesses to prepare’, says BRC

Business Retail by Sarah Clarke on December 14, 2020

Chief executive Helen Dickinson issued the warning as trade negotiations between the UK and EU continue beyond yesterday’s deadline.

Retail and disability leaders react to Spending Review

Business Retail by Lee Peart on November 26, 2020

Retail and disability leaders have given their reactions following yesterday’s Spending Review by the Government.

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