retail

Retail sales tumble amid cost of living crisis

Retail sales fell by 1.4% last month as consumers reduced their spending amid the cost of living crisis.  This marked…

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Retailers indicate ‘overwhelming support’ for online sales tax

Retailers have given “overwhelming support” to the introduction of a form of online sales tax to take the pressure off…

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Landsec launches new lease offering for retail brands

Landsec has launched a new lease offering for retail brands today (20 February), amid the “rapidly evolving needs” of traditional…

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Retail sales slow as consumer confidence wanes

Total sales increased by 3.1% in March, dropping below the three-month average growth of 6.9% and the 12-month average growth…

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Retail footfall drops 22.9% across UK

Footfall fell by 22.9% compared to 2019 in the non-food sector across the UK, although footfall is up 9.9% compared…

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How to create the ‘Feel Good’ retail we all need right now

While the economy has fully opened up after the end of pandemic restrictions, we are faced with fresh challenges. Soaring…

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From Vestiaire to Vinted: Why retailers must join the resale revolution

The resale market is booming – growing 11 times faster in fact than the wider retail fashion sector, and predicted…

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Retail Trust launches anti-harassment initiative

The Retail Trust has partnered with law firm Foot Anstey’s retail and consumer team on a new initiative to support…

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How reseller abuse negatively impacts retailers’ customer experience

Picture the scene: your favourite brand advertises a drop of limited-edition trainers that will hit their site at midnight. There’s…

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Retail sales volumes fall 0.3% in February, ONS says

Retail sales volumes fell by 0.3% in February 2022 following a rise of 1.9% in January 2022, according to the…

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