New Chairman Appointed at BRC: Andy Higginson Takes Over from Tony De Nunzio
In a major shakeup, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has appointed Andy Higginson as its new chairman, set to...
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UK Retail Sales Growth Slows Despite Bank Holiday Boost Amid Record Inflation Levels
UK total retail sales increased by 3.9% between April 30th and May 27th, but remained below the three-month average...
UK Food Inflation Dips to 15.4% in May: A Sign of Peaking?
In a surprising turn of events, food inflation in the UK has decreased for the first time this year,...
Shop Price Inflation Dips, Non-Food Inflation Falls in April
Shop price inflation may have peaked at 8.8% in April, down from March's 8.9%, but remains at record highs...
UK Retail Vacancies Remain Steady Amidst Economic Uncertainty
In Q1 2023, the UK's overall retail vacancy rate remained at 13.8%, the same as Q4 2022 but improved...
BRC Supports Labour’s High Street Revitalization Plan, Calls for Permanent Business Rates Freeze
Labour's five-point plan to revitalize high streets has caught the attention of the British Retail Consortium, which calls for...
UK Retail Sales Surge in March Amidst Cost Pressures and Weather Influences
UK retail sales surge 5.1% in March, beating average growth rates; non-food sales up despite online decline
UK Shop Price Inflation Reaches New High of 8.9% in March
In a recent report by the British Retail Consortium, annual shop price inflation has increased to 8.9% in March,...
Record High Shop Price Inflation at 8.4% in February
Record high shop price inflation hits consumers as warnings of months-long stagnation emerge, according to the British Retail Consortium....
Landsec Eyes Sir Ian Cheshire as New Chairman Amid Profitable Year
Landsec, the company that owns half of Bluewater shopping center, is reportedly considering appointing Sir Ian Cheshire as its...