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NewsImproving consumer confidence held back by price rise fears
Consumer confidence in the economy is improving as conflict in the Middle East de-escalates, but higher prices continue to weigh on shoppersâ minds, according to the BRC-Opinium Consumer Sentiment Monitor.
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NewsRetail sales fall in April thanks to Easter timing and consumer mood
The latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor showed a 3% drop in retail sales versus April 2025, though the earlier Easter this year was one of the main reasons why
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: April not as bad as it looks, but stillâŚ
Some Easter noise continues in the first signs of how sales fared last month, but there is evidence that the conflict in the Middle East has rattled consumers and potentially slowed sales
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NewsRetail warns government it must act on Middle East war impact
The British Retail Consortium has called on the government to act to combat âsoaring domestic policy costsâ, with four in five consumers worrying about the impacts of the war in the Middle East on inflation.
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NewsRetail welcomes Crime and Policing Act gaining Royal Assent
Lobbying groups and retailers have welcomed the passage of the Crime and Policing Act being granted Royal Assent today.
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NewsBusinesses warn government over banning of zero-hour contracts
Business lobbying groups, including the BRC, FDR and UKHospitality, have written to the business and trade secretary, warning of the potential damage of banning zero-hour contracts.
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NewsConsumer confidence âin the doldrumsâ, says BRC
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has left consumer confidence in the economy and their ability to spend âin the doldrumsâ, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsEarly Easter boosts March footfall
An early Easter helped boost footfall in March, but the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that positive momentum âis far from guaranteedâ as the conflict in the Middle East weighs on confidence.
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NewsBRC welcomes government decision to crack down on late payments
The BRC has welcomed a decision made by the government to introduce new measures on late payments for small businesses.
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NewsRetail role cuts risk a âjobless generationâ, warns BRC
The decline in the number of retail roles available in the UK means the country faces the prospect of a âjobless generationâ, the boss of the British Retail Consortium has warned.
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NewsA fifth of UK customers have witnessed violence or abuse of shopworkers
More than 14 million people across the UK have witnessed violence or abuse against retail workers in the last year, according to new survey data from the BRC.
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NewsFebruary sales fall flat as BRC warns of further issues from Middle East conflict
The retail industry in February saw weak spending across many categories as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) warned that the conflict in the Middle East could âknock any recovery off courseâ.
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DataThe numbers behind the BRCâs new retail crime survey
The British Retail Consortiumâs latest crime report shows that violence and abuse against staff fell last year. However, while the numbers are trending in the right direction, the report also lays bare how much there is still to do.
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NewsRetailers fear rising employment costs are putting jobs at risk
Retail chief financial officers and finance directors are becoming increasingly anxious about the effect on jobs of rising labour costs over the next 12 months.
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NewsSlowing decline in footfall hints at green shoots for retail
Footfall decline in January improved after a disappointing Christmas, combined with an uptick in consumer confidence it gives retail âcautious optimismâ for spring.
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NewsJanuary retail benefits from highest growth of in-store sales in six months
Retail sales in January grew in the UK as customers waited for bargains, but the British Retail Consortium (BRC) warned that âmany challenges remainâ in 2026.
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NewsInflation rises as government policies âcontinue to feed through to pricesâ
Inflation continues to rise as high business energy costs and the national insurance increase âcontinues to feed through prices,â the British Retail Consortium said.
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NewsInflation likely to remain âstickyâ in 2026, BRC warns
The impact of policy costs and regulation on retailers is expected to result in âstickyâ inflation this year, trade body the British Retail Consortium has cautioned.
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FeatureInside the boardroom: what retail leaders expect in the year ahead
Whatâs next for retail in 2026? We spoke to the biggest names in British retail to uncover their predictions for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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NewsConsumer confidence edges up but outlook 'remains gloomy'
Consumer confidence saw a slight uptick this month as the Budget wasnât as bad as expected, but the overall outlook is still gloomy, according to data from the BRC.