British Retail Consortium
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Aug- 2021 -25 AugustHR
UK must follow Scottish example to protect retail workers, says BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called upon the UK Government to follow Scottish Parliament in implementing legislation that will…
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23 AugustEconomy
UK rejects industry demand for EU truck driver visa
The government has reportedly rejected calls to install temporary visas which would allow HGV drivers from the EU to help…
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17 AugustAnalysis
Consumers prefer face to face when it comes to buying cosmetics
There’s no doubting e-commerce’s convenience. Next-day delivery used to be the pinnacle of fast, efficient service but with the growing…
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10 AugustHigh Street
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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6 AugustHigh Street
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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Jul- 2021 -30 JulyHigh Street
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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28 JulyFeatures
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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28 JulyHigh Street
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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12 JulyEconomy
Footfall flatlines in June
Footfall from shoppers in the UK plateaued despite social distancing restrictions remaining largely the same, according to new data from…
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9 JulySupermarkets
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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