The UK retail sector has witnessed a major reduction in jobs over the past five years, a trend underscored by recent ONS data.The employment figures reveal…
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Recent budget changes could halt the decrease in shop prices, warns BRC. Retailers are likely to face increased costs.Shop prices showed a drop of 0.6% in…
Shop price deflation eased to 0.6% in November, slightly rising from October’s 0.8%, as reported by new data.The BRC-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index shows a small decline…
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) calls for public support to combat rising violence against retail workers during the Christmas season.Incidents of threats and assaults against retail…
Global food prices have surged to an 18-month high, signaling potential increases at the checkout for UK consumers.The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s index hit 127.4…
UK footfall in October 2024 saw a year-on-year decline of 1.1%, following a 3.3% rise in September.High street footfall decreased by 3.6%, while shopping center visits…
For the first time in over a year, retail footfall has increased, marking a notable shift in consumer behavior driven by the back-to-school season and favorable…
A noteworthy increase in UK footfall was observed in September, marking the first significant rise in over a year.The total UK footfall increased by 3.3% compared…
The retail sector’s tax burden emerges as a key issue, highlighting significant disparities.New findings indicate that retailers pay 7.4% of all business taxes, which is disproportionate…
The United Kingdom sees a significant decrease in food inflation rates, reaching the lowest level since October 2022.Food inflation fell to 11.5% in August, a drop…