Oddbins Stores Saved from Administration by Unnamed Buyer
In a surprising turn of events, off-license retail chain Oddbins has managed to save 28 of its stores from...
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Bira’s Post-Lockdown Survival Plan: A 10-Point Strategy for Independent Retailers
In an open letter, Bira's CEO Andrew Goodacre outlines a 10-point "life after lockdown" strategy for smaller retailers, urging...
Protecting High Street Businesses from Aggressive Rent Collection during Pandemic
In an effort to protect high street businesses struggling during the pandemic, the business secretary announces new measures to...
February Footfall Decline Signals Retail Fragility
In February, high street footfall dropped by 7.8% as heavy rain impacted shoppers, while shopping centers saw a smaller...
Retail Sales Decline Amidst Weather and Coronavirus Worries
In February, total in-store retail sales dropped 0.9% due to poor weather and coronavirus concerns, while online sales increased...
Frasers Group Joins BRC in Calling for Business Tax Reform
In a letter to former Chancellor Sajid Javid, the British Retail Consortium, along with 52 other retailers like Debenhams,...
Retail Industry Struggles with Job Decline in January
In January 2020, the retail job market faced a significant setback as both job numbers and applications dropped year-on-year,...
Beales Announces Job Cuts Amid Administration, Seeks Going Concern Sale
Embattled department store chain Beales has announced 32 job cuts at its head office in Bournemouth, just two weeks...
Superdry Warns on Profits Amid Lower Christmas Sales
Superdry issues a profit warning, citing "unprecedented levels of promotional activity" and "subdued consumer demand" as reasons for lower...
Brexit and Weather Impact Retail Footfall in October
In October, retail footfall continued to decline, with non-food stores experiencing a -6.2% drop and shopper numbers falling by...