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...
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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...
Topps Tiles Faces £4m Wage Bill Hike Amid Improved Sales Performance
Topps Tiles faces a £4 million increase in wage costs due to changes in National Insurance contributions and National...
UK Retail Sector Faces Job Cuts and Challenges Amid Rising Costs
In the UK retail sector, over 250,000 jobs have been lost in five years due to rising costs like...
Consumer Confidence Stabilises as Gen Z Prepares for Spending Uptick
Consumer confidence stabilized in March after hitting a record low last month, as Gen Z prepared to increase spending...
B&Q Boosts Minimum Pay for Over 15,000 Employees to £12.71/hr
B&Q, the DIY retailer, is raising its minimum hourly pay for store staff to £12.71 across the UK and...
British Retail Consortium Warns of Potential Job Losses in UK Retail Sector
In a warning from the British Retail Consortium, one in ten part-time retail jobs in the UK could be...
Inflation Surges Amid Rising Food Prices: Retail Industry Faces £7bn Challenges
Inflation surged to its highest point in nearly a year in January, driven by food inflation and air fares,...
Lidl Boosts Pay for 28,000 UK Workers with Market-Leading Increase
Lidl is set to increase pay rates for 28,000 hourly-paid employees starting in March 2025, with entry-level pay rising...
Unexpected Retail Sales Decline Amid Poor Food Sales Performance
In a surprising turn of events, UK retail sales dropped 0.3% in December, according to the Office for National...