British Retail Consortium

July sales increase 6.4% but remain below yearly average

On a total basis, sales increased by 6.4% in July, against a growth of 3.2% in July 2020, according to…

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Footfall stalls due to ‘turbulent’ July weather, says BRC

Total footfall across the UK declined 28% for the four weeks to 31 July 2021 when compared to the same…

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One in seven UK shops still remain vacant, BRC reveals

More than one in seven shops on UK high streets, retail parks and shopping centres are currently vacant, according to…

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What would protective shopworkers’ legislation mean?

“I’ve been sworn at, spat at and had a knife pulled on me all in the last 10 months,” says…

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Shop prices decline will ‘not last forever’, BRC warns

Shop prices have continued to decline in July, but the lowering of prices may “not last forever” in the wake…

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Morrisons CEO to discuss takeover with business secretary

The CEO of Morrisons is to meet with business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng next week to discuss the potential takeover of…

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Asos reduces per order emissions by 21%

Asos has revealed that it has cut operational carbon emissions per order by 21% year-on-year for FY20. The reduction follows…

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Retailers call on PM to ‘support’ laws against retail violence

Some 100 of the UK’s “leading” retailers have written to the Prime Minister calling on him to support an amendment…

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