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NewsPM vows crack down on betting and vape shops to save âhollowed out high streetsâ
The prime minister has vowed to change the laws around 24-hour betting shops and planning permission for vape shops as part of the governmentâs plans to save âhollowed out high streetsâ.
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NewsBurnham cracks down on misleading discounts and âsubscription trapsâ
Prime minister Andy Burnham has promised to tackle misleading discount pricing and âsubscription trapsâ under his latest wave of measures.
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NewsCMA says Lidl and Aldi should be subject to same rules as rivals
The UKâs competition regulator is looking to subject Aldi and Lidl to the same rules applied to major supermarkets.
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NewsRisk to UK food systems increased over the last year, finds IGD
The risk to the UK food system has increased over the past 12 months, according to research by IGD.
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NewsTGJones owner expects return to profitability in first year following restructure
The owner of TGJones has said the high street business should return to profitability in its first year following approval of its restructuring plan, Retail Week can reveal.
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Chart of the WeekRaising business rates on warehouses would hit traditional retailers harder than Amazon
Andy Burnham floated a higher business rate on warehouses to charge online giants to fund the high street support. The data shows the largest bills would fall on traditional retailers instead.
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OpinionâBusiness rates change makes minimal difference to overall high street healthâ
By creating a system that protects one type of venue while leaving neighbouring retail spaces burdened, the government risks undermining its own local growth initiatives, believes retail and property adviser JDM Retailâs Jonathan De Mello
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NewsGrocery giants join calls for new PM to introduce âGood Food Billâ
Tesco and Sainsburyâs are amongst 100 signatories across sectors who have signed a letter to new prime minister Andy Burnham urging him to introduce a âGood Food Billâ.
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NewsShop price inflation falls despite mounting cost pressures
Shop price inflation fell in July as retailers competed to keep prices low during sweltering temperatures and with the World Cup on.
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Chart of the WeekThe data showing Andy Burnhamâs challenge in reviving the high street
Andy Burnham has pledged to revive Britainâs struggling high streets, but after a decade of decline, delivering on that promise may prove difficult.
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NewsShein plunges into loss after US closes de minimis loophole
Fast fashion giant Shein has reported a quarterly loss after US president Trump ended the small package import duty exemption.
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NewsPresident Trump imposes fresh tariffs on dozens of countries
President Donald Trump is imposing a new round of tariffs on dozens of countries as it replaces a global duty that was set to expire.
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OpinionâIf Burnham wants to bring down the cost of living, bring down the cost of doing businessâ
A raft of announcements from the new PM on issues that matter to consumers and retailers could give the industry grounds for optimism, writes George MacDonald
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AnalysisBurnham moves on business rates, but retailers have to wait
The approach suggests Burnham is serious about his high-street revival project, but retail is not a direct beneficiary yet
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NewsBurnham to cut business rates for pubs and live music venues by 20%
The discount for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will start next April and will be funded by reviewing tax reliefs for businesses said not to contribute to local communities, âsuch as vape shopsâ
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NewsInflation rate falls amid fierce grocery competition
The rate of inflation slowed to 2.6% in June, as the cost of living continues to shape spending and dominates the new government agenda.
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NewsAliExpress hit with record fine by EU for sale of illegal items
Chinese online retailer AliExpress has been given a record fine by the EU over the sale of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit goods.
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OpinionâConsumers are wary of another cost-of-living crisisâ
Retailers must give shoppers clear reasons to put purchases back on their lists, and review their own profit and cost structures, advises Alvarez & Marsalâs Erin Brookes
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NewsNew chancellor named as Burnham chooses cabinet
New prime minister Andy Burnham names John Healey as chancellor as he picks his cabinet.