Heatwave Boosts Retail Sales by 2.3% in July
In July, UK retail sales rose 2.3%, driven by hot weather essentials demand during the heatwave, but still below...
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Retail Sales Show Continued Growth Amidst Challenges and Shifting Consumer Habits
In a new report from BRC and KPMG, UK retail sales increased by 6.7% in February compared to last...
Shop Prices Decline Continues Amid Brexit Uncertainty, BRC Warns of Temporary Effect
In a recent report by the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index, shop prices have seen a decline in July. However,...
Retail Worker Abuse Surges: BRC Calls for Increased Protection
Incidents of violence and abuse against retail workers are on the rise, with an average of 455 reports daily....
BRC Chief Urges for Business Rates Relief Extension Amid 13% Retail Vacancies Rise
Helen Dickinson, CEO of the British Retail Consortium, urges the government to extend business rates relief beyond April as...
BRC Warns of Severe Impact on Businesses from National Lockdown
In response to the UK's latest lockdown, the British Retail Consortium warns that non-essential retail businesses face severe consequences,...
BRC Assures No Need to Panic Buy Before Brexit, Supermarkets Prepare for Disruptions
In a bid to prevent panic buying, the British Retail Consortium urges the public not to stockpile food as...
BRC Launches Cyber Resilience Toolkit to Combat Retail Cyber Attacks
In response to the surge in online shopping during the pandemic, the British Retail Consortium has created a new...
BRC Offers Guidance on Post-Lockdown Retail Operations
In the wake of the lockdown, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has issued new guidance for shops on how...
Non-food Price Inflation Drives Shop Price Increase
Shop prices rose by 0.8% year-on-year in May, with non-food inflation increasing by 0.2%, according to BRC and Nielsen...