British Retail Consortium

BRC calls for reform on Apprenticeship levy to create 8,000 new jobs

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has written to the secretary of state for education calling on the government to introduce…

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UK retail prices rise to highest rate since 2011

Retail price annual inflation accelerated to 1.8% in February, up from 1.5% in January, marking the highest rate of inflation…

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Shop price inflation surges to 1.5%

Shop Price annual inflation accelerated to 1.5% in January, up from 0.8% in December, according to latest research from the…

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Retail sales rebound but challenges remain, data finds

The reopening of the economy post-lockdown led to a rebound in sales for FTSE Retailers but warnings have been issued…

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Retailers welcome proposed tougher sentencing for shopworker abuse

The retail industry has welcomed proposed changes put forward by the government that would see tougher sentencing for those that…

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The £15bn question – are you still investing in instore expertise?

With the Golden Quarter in full swing and the risk of another lockdown receding, it feels like physical retailers can…

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The journey so far: Disability provisions in the retail sector

Tesco, among other retailers, has recently implemented a ‘quiet hour’ scheme in a bid to improve its inclusivity. Measures such…

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Chancellor unveils 50% rates discount for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 50% discount on business rates for the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors (up to…

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Over 40 employee groups pen letter urging Sunak to cut business rates

The CBI, along with 41 trade associations spanning the UK economy, have issued a joint statement urging the chancellor Rishi…

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Card retail transactions up to 81%, survey finds

Debit and credit card retail transactions surpassed four in every five pounds spent in 2020 (81%, up from 78% in…

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