All BRC articles – Page 30
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on shop prices, Phones 4u, Homebase and DFS
Retail news round-up on November 5, 2014: Shop price decline; Former Phones 4u directors face investigation; Homebase marketing partnership; DFS ad.
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NewsBRC reiterates urge to overhaul business rates system
The British Retail Consortium has reiterated its call for rates reform as it sets out the need to tackle excessive fees charged on card payments.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Scottish retail sales, CeX and Tesco
Retail news round-up on October 22, 2014: Scottish retail sales down; CeX to accept Bitcoin and Tesco asked to stump up £77.4m in Lazada.
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NewsFootfall drops 0.9% in September as warm weather disrupts the fashion sector
Footfall in September fell 0.9% as warm weather hit fashion sales and shopping centres recorded the biggest decline for a year, according to BRC/Springboard data.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, September footfall, Better Bathrooms and more
Retail news round-up on October 20, 2014: Tesco investigation finds evidence of a cover-up; warm weather hurts footfall;Wolseley eyes return to retail with Better Bathrooms acquisition and more.
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AnalysisAnalysis: September Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Like-for-like sales in September decreased by 2.1% in the weakest performance since December 2008 as weather played havoc with demand.
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NewsUK retail like-for-likes down 2.1% in September, fashion reports record declines
UK retail sales were down 2.1% like-for-like in September compared with the same month in 2013 while fashion reported record declines.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is supply chain speed a worthy retail investment?
Amazon, Google and eBay believe ultra-fast fulfilment is the Holy Grail of retail, while others doubt it is worth the investment.
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NewsShop price deflation accelerates in September and is set to continue
Shop price deflation accelerated to 1.8% in September from 1.6% in August, as retailers recorded historically low levels of price increases which are set to continue.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose, eBay and shop prices
Retail news round-up on October 8, 2014: Waitrose eyes expansion; eBay starts live auction site; Prices in British shops fall by 1.8% in September.
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AnalysisAnalysis: August retail sales sector break down
UK retail like-for-likes increased by 1.3% in August, according to BRC-KPMG data. Retail Week takes a look at the performance sector-by-sector.
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NewsCooler weather and back-to-school ranges help retail sales to bumper August
Cool weather boosted autumn fashion collections and demand for back-to-school ranges helped retail sales have their best performance since January.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on eBay, House of Fraser, shop prices and more
Retail news round-up on September 3, 2014: Shop prices fall; Metro sells stake in Booker; Mike Ashley holds onto House of Fraser stake; and more.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Lidl launches first full fashion range
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Lidl’s foray into the value fashion market with the launch of its womenswear clothing range.
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OpinionComment: Scottish independence is opposed by British retailers
In the lead-up to the Scottish referendum, how can retailers rig an election, make some money and still keep Scotland in the Union?
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NewsIn numbers: July's BRC-Springboard footfall and vacancy monitor
The BRC-Springboard monitor showed a 0.6% drop in overall footfall year-on-year. Retail Week takes a closer look at the figures.
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NewsFootfall drops 0.6% in July but vacancy rates on improving trend
Footfall fell 0.6% in July yet shop vacancy rates recorded their best performance since BRC/Springboard’s records began.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on footfall, Morrisons and business rates
Retail news round-up on August 18, 2014: Footfall drops 0.6% in July, Morrisons extends opening hours across half its estate, Business rates appeals to cost £4.2bn.
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AnalysisAnalysis: A sector-by-sector breakdown of the July retail sales monitor
Like-for-like sales in July decreased 0.3% as retailers failed to emulate the period last year, which was boosted by the royal baby and British sporting wins.
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NewsSupermarket price war, Andy Murray and royal baby effect impact July retail sales
The ongoing supermarket price war, coupled with tough comparables including a British win at Wimbledon and the Tour de France, led to a decline in retail sales last month.