All BRC articles – Page 22
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NewsGrocers trigger fastest decline in retail jobs for two years
The number of jobs in the retail industry has fallen at the fastest rate since 2014 as “fierce competition” piles pressure on businesses.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What factors are really affecting footfall?
Footfall has declined at its sharpest rate since 2014, but what are the significant factors at play and what should retailers expect next?
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NewsAgenda: Conviviality full-years plus footfall and retail sales figures
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with full-year figures from Conviviality, plus the latest footfall and retail sales data all on the agenda.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG June Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Retail sales rose 0.2% in June, although like-for-likes fell, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Here’s our sector by sector breakdown.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes edge down as wet weather dampens fashion sales
Industry like-for-likes dropped in June as the growth of furniture sales was offset by declining fashion purchases.
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OpinionOpinion: Wet weather, currency slumps? Resilient retailers can handle it
As is often the case with our unpredictable British summer weather, June proved to be a bit of a washout on the high street.
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AnalysisInfographic: Amazon Fresh is launched, plus the latest retail sales stats
The week in words and numbers, June 17, 2016: Ajay Kavan on the launch of Amazon Fresh, Sports Direct on its BHS bid and the latest retail stats
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NewsFootfall rebounds in May with slight lift, led by web shoppers
Retail footfall rebounded in May, although traffic was driven by the trend of consumers heading to shops to research purchases later made online.
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AnalysisInfographic: Matalan's profits take a hit, plus the latest retail sales stats
The week in words and numbers, June 10, 2016: Walmart’s Dave Cheesewright on Asda, Matalan’s figures and the latest retail sales stats
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NewsData: Retail like-for-likes edge up in May despite ‘volatile’ outlook
Overall retail like-for-likes grew last month as clothing purchases increased while furniture sales declined for the first time this year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Sports Direct, Burberry and more
Retail round-up on June 7, 2016: Sir Philip Green accused of being an 'unscrupulous chancer' and Mike Ashley admits there are issues with working conditions at Sports Direct's warehouse.
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OpinionThis week in retail: All eyes on Sainsbury's for its first-quarter figures
Grocers have had to endure an extraordinary amount of upheaval in the last few years as customers reap the rewards of a competitive market.
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NewsShop prices hit lowest level since 2009 as food edges down
Shop prices fell in May as non-food decreases slowed and food dipped back into negative territory driven by fresh items.
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NewsSteepest decline in high street footfall for more than two years
High street footfall has suffered its biggest decline since February 2014, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium and Springboard.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG April Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales were flat in April while like-for-likes fell 0.9% due to poor clothing sales, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Go Outdoors and more
Retail round-up on May 10, 2016: Go Outdoors mulls sale of business and April retail sales suffer biggest drop since last August.
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NewsShop prices continue to fall in April but cost of food edges up
Shop prices fell for the 36th consecutive month in April, driven by decreased clothing prices, but food costs reported a marginal increase.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, BRC retail sales and more
Retail round-up on May 4, 2016: Sir Philip Green to answer queries on BHS, Sports Direct cuts stake in JD and Amazon Fresh could hit UK this month.
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NewsRetail jobs disappear as store numbers continue to fall
The number of full-time jobs in the retail industry has fallen almost 1%, the biggest drop since the third quarter of 2014.
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AnalysisInfographic: Waitrose's China launch plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, April 22, 2016: Waitrose’s plans for launch in China, retail footfall slumps in March, plus more.