All BRC articles – Page 10
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NewsShop price inflation rate second highest in six years
Shop prices increased during May at the second highest rate in the past six years, driven by non-food inflation and “spiralling” business property tax.
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NewsRetail sales 'below expectation' for April, despite Easter boost
Retail sales were “below expectation” for the month of April, despite the Easter long weekend, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsShop price inflation slows due to surge in discounts
Shop price inflation slowed for both food and non-food goods in April, driven by “double the number” of products on discount.
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OpinionOpinion: How to fix retail's recruitment problem
Just as the nature of retail is changing and transforming at an ever-quickening pace, so are the multitude of jobs that make up the industry.
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NewsRetail 'doesn’t punch its weight' on recruitment, says BRC chair
Retail “doesn’t punch its weight nationally” when it comes to recruiting talent, BRC chair Richard Pennycook has said.
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Brexit uncertainty takes toll on retail sales
The ongoing uncertainty around the future of Britain’s relationship with the European Union has negatively affected retail sales for March, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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OpinionOpinion: What the latest Brexit impasse means for retail
Tuesday’s marathon cabinet meeting finally confirmed, as many of us suspected, that the current configuration of the prime minister’s Brexit deal will not get through this parliament.
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NewsShop and food price inflation reach six-year high
Shop and food price inflation hit their highest levels since 2013 in March after the weather and higher global commodity prices took a toll.
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NewsRetail crime costs up to £1.9bn in 2018
The latest BRC Retail Crime Survey shows that spending on prevention and losses from crime cost the retail sector £1.9bn in 2018.
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NewsBRC warns on perils of no-deal tariff scheme
The British Retail Consortium has voiced concerns about the Government’s no-deal tariff scheme, which was unveiled this morning.
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NewsBRC calls for 'clarity' as MPs reject May's Brexit deal
The BRC has said that “politicians must swallow their pride” to avoid a no-deal Brexit after Theresa May’s proposed deal was overwhelmingly rejected by MPs.
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NewsRetail Sector Council launches investigation into retail costs
The Retail Sector Council (RSC) has launched a new survey investigating costs burdening the industry such as business rates.
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NewsRetail sales hit by uncertainty around Brexit
Retail sales slipped in February as lingering Brexit uncertainty dented consumer spending.
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NewsShop price inflation rates highest in six years
The rate of shop price inflation hit a six-year high in February due to economic uncertainty and ongoing supply chain issues.
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NewsRetailers warn of no-deal Brexit food price hikes
Retailers in the UK and Ireland have warned of the “devastating” impact of a no-deal Brexit including hiked food costs.
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NewsBrexit renegotiation plan fails to quell business fears
Theresa May’s plan to renegotiate Brexit terms with the EU has failed to stem the concerns of business groups, which still fear the prospect of no deal.
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NewsShop prices rise in January despite post-Christmas Sales
Shop prices increased at the fastest rate for almost six years in January, despite post-Christmas discounting.
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AnalysisKey takeaways from the trends that shaped Christmas
Our new report draws on insights from the golden quarter to identify the threats and opportunities for retail in 2019.
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NewsRetail needs Brexit 'certainty', BRC warns
Retailers “desperately need certainty” about the UK’s exit from the EU following the meaningful vote on Theresa May’s withdrawal deal, the British Retail Consortium has warned.
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AnalysisBRC KPMG sales: Worst Christmas since 2008 – sector by sector
It was the worst Christmas since the depths of the recession with just a handful of categories growing, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.