Supermarkets Call for Exclusion from Business Rates Surtax to Combat Food Inflation
Nine major British supermarket chains, including Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose, have urged...
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UK Supermarket Giants Warn of Potential Food Price Hikes Due to Increased Business Rates
UK's largest supermarkets Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and Morrisons have warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves about potential increases in business rates,...
Retailers Face Intense Pressure as Profit Warnings Double in Q3 2025
In a recent report by EY-Parthenon, the number of profit warnings issued by listed retailers nearly doubled during Q3...
Crime and Policing Bill Progresses, but BRC Calls for Expanded Protection for Retail Workers
In a recent development, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed the progress of the Crime and Policing Bill...
UK Retail Sales Up 2.3% in September Amid Food Spending Growth
UK retail sales surge 2.3% year on year in September, driven by food sales increase of 4.3%, while non-food...
Retailers Turn to Body-Worn Cameras Amid Rising Shoplifting and Abusive Behavior Towards Staff
Ann Summers, the lingerie and sex toy retailer, is trialing body-worn cameras in its UK stores to combat shoplifting...
Tax Hikes in Autumn Budget Threaten Retail Sector with Price Increases and Job Cuts
Retailers warn that additional tax hikes in the upcoming autumn budget could lead to higher prices and job cuts,...
Family Food Bills Rise Due to Shop Price Inflation Spike
In a recent report by the British Retail Consortium, shop price inflation has increased to 0.7% in July, marking...
British Retail Consortium Welcomes Amendments to Employment Rights Bill
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed recent amendments to the Employment Rights Bill proposed by the House of...
UK Retail Sales Rebound in June Amid Heatwave
UK retail sales bounced back in June, rising 0.9% month on month due to warm weather encouraging shoppers to...