All BRC articles – Page 28
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OpinionComment: The improving retail sales trend has helped calm City fears
After fears of a dent in consumer confidence in the run-up to the election, the City was relieved to see April’s retail sales figures.
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AnalysisAnalysis: April Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
The earlier Easter distorted retail sales in April as like-for-likes fell, but underlying growth trends remain positive, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsRetail sales slip in April due to Easter timing but underlying trade positive
Retail sales fell in April, distorted by the timing of Easter, but the underlying trend looks positive, according to the BRC-KPMG’s Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsThird of grocery spend now on promotion as food prices drop again
A third of grocery spend is from products on promotion and the trend has driven food prices to a record low as shop price deflation continues.
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NewsFood retail employment continues to fall as customers change shopping habits
Employment in the food retail sector has continued to decrease as consumers shift towards convenience shopping and online.
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AnalysisHow Google’s mobile algorithm update will affect retail websites
Google’s algorithm update favours mobile-friendly sites by pushing them up search rankings, so what should retailers do to keep hold of traffic?
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OpinionComment: Retailers should take heart from the signs of sustainable recovery
Consumers are still on the rocky road to economic stability, but there are signs of a long-term, sustainable recovery on the horizon.
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AnalysisAnalysis: March Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Easter falling earlier this year caused a jump in like-for-likes and was further boosted by an improved food performance.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes up 3.2% in March driven by an early Easter
Retail like-for-likes jumped 3.2% in March, driven by Easter falling earlier this year than last and an improved food performance.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on the Co-op, retail sales and Asda
Retail news round-up on April 14, 2015: Allan Leighton faces pressure over Co-op boardroom plans, early Easter propels retail sales growth and Asda’s search for a new chief operating officer begins.
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NewsShop prices hit deepest deflation rate since records began
Shop prices have hit the deepest deflation rate since records began after they fell 2.1% during March, according to the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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InterviewInterview: Ao’s founder John Roberts goes on the offensive
John Roberts comes out fighting after a tough month at Ao.com as he gives his forthright views on topics ranging from Google to the nation’s politicians.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The living wage – should retailers pay up?
A newspaper investigation has criticised retailers for not guaranteeing to pay their staff the living wage. But should retailers be feeling guilty?
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on food suppliers, Amazon, footfall and more
Retail news round-up on March 12, 2015: Food suppliers scared to reveal supermarket bullying, Amazon Exclusive store launches, UK retail footfall increases and online sales continue to grow.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Mulberry and retail sales
Retail news round-up on March 10, 2015: Tesco pulls Schweppes drinks, Mulberry boss to be annouced soon, and retail spending up in February
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NewsRetail like-for-likes edge up 0.2% in February driven by summer fashion
Like-for-like retail sales edged up 0.2% in February as shoppers started to prepare for their summer getaways by snapping up holidaywear.
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NewsClothing and DIY price cuts drive relentless shop price deflation
Shop prices are being driven down by falling prices of non-food items after aggressive promotions across clothing and DIY.
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Analysis
Analysis: Will 2015 be a big year for big-ticket furniture retailers?
After years of struggle during the economic downturn, there’s a sense that a big comeback is on the cards for big-ticket furniture retailers.
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NewsOut-of-town footfall rises as high street and shopping centres suffer
Retail footfall overall declined in January but out-of-town locations bucked the trend as shoppers sought big-ticket items.
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NewsAnalysis: January Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
End of season promotions helped edge up like-for-like sales in January, although discounting across Black Friday and Christmas softened sales as stock ran low.