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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.

British retail industry making “fragile recovery”

Business Retail by Alex Douglas on September 18, 2020

The British retail industry is making a “fragile recovery” according to the BRC. The comments come in response to the

UK consumers to face higher prices without tariff-free trade, argues BRC

Business Retail by Alex Douglas on July 13, 2020

Given the highly competitive nature of retail, the industry cannot absorb all these increased costs, meaning the public would face higher prices.

BRC mostly welcomes economic update but disappointed VAT cut was not extended to retail

Business Retail by Alex Douglas on July 10, 2020

The British Retail Consortium has mostly welcomed chancellor Rishi Sunak’s economic update but expressed disappointment at the VAT cut for hospitality and tourism not being extended to the retail sector. Responding to the update, Helen

BRC to host webinar on COVID-19 impact on retail supply chains

Business Retail by Alex Douglas on April 30, 2020

The British Retail Consortium will be hosting two webinars in a bid to help retailers better understand the current supply chain situation, both internationally and locally in the United Kingdom.