UK Retailers Call for VAT-Free Shopping Return Amid US Tariff Impact
Luxury retailers and brands urge Labour's Rachel Reeves to reinstate tax-free shopping for tourists amid escalating trade tensions with...
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UK Footfall Surges in April
In a recent report by the British Retail Consortium, it's been announced that UK footfall saw a significant increase...
Rising Food Inflation Linked to Labour Costs
In a recent report by the British Retail Consortium, food inflation has risen to 0.1% in April, contrasting the...
Global Trade War Affects UK Consumer Confidence
UK consumer confidence plummets due to global trade war fears, according to the British Retail Consortium. Consumer expectations for...
Retail Sales Show Signs of Recovery Amidst Challenging Environment
In March, British retail sales saw a slight increase, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG, with both...
Retailers Brace for Stormy Spring as March Footfall Dips Amid Global Uncertainty
UK retailers faced a challenging March due to economic uncertainty, delayed Easter, and rising inflation, leading to a 5.4%...
Retailers Face Significant Increase in Entry-Level Job Costs
Entry-level job costs for retailers have surged by over 10% due to higher National Insurance Contributions and increased National...
Retail Sector Faces 10% Surge in Staff Costs Amid Wage and Tax Changes
Soaring costs of employing staff, particularly in entry-level roles, have hit retailers hard as the National Insurance contributions hike...
Asda Trials Facial Recognition to Combat Rising Shopworker Abuse
Tonight, we bring you news about a major UK supermarket chain, Asda, introducing Live Facial Recognition technology in select...
UK Retailers Resist Price Hikes Amidst Cost Pressures
Despite cost pressures, retailers held back on price rises in March, leading to overall shop inflation dropping from -0.7%...