Shoplifting come at a pricey expense for retailers, recent research shows that out of the £700m costs of retail crime, 71% is induced by stealing (British Retail Consortium). more»
Greater numbers of people flocking to high street shops outside of London have sparked hopes of a retail revival, yet experts remain cautious of low consumer spending. more»
Over three-quarters of UK retailers have pledged to increase the number of apprenticeship training placements they offer over the next two years. more»
High street business owners ended 2017 with the steepest decline in sales for five years, as retail experts warn consumer spending power has been absorbed by essential items. more»
British retail's most influential leaders have called on the chancellor to deliver a “shoppers’ Budget” this week to help safeguard the future of high street businesses, demanding decisive action on business rates and living costs. more»
Leading figures from the UK’s retail industry have set out three key requirements that will ensure employers in the sector maintain access to the right skills and talent after Britain leaves the EU. more»
Retailers on UK high streets enjoyed greater Easter footfall this year than in 2016, as industry experts attribute warm weather and growing tourist spending power to rising sales. more»
The British Retail Consortium has reported a drop in the amount of shoppers visiting shops, as the UK’s high street footfall fell by 0.5 per cent in September, despite retail spending increasing. more»
With less than a month to go until it comes into force, the government has urged business owners to prepare for the National Living Wage, and has published new guidance on how to achieve this. more»
George Osborne has unveiled a radical change to the business rates system, with full devolution of business rates giving councils control of an extra £13bn by 2020. more»
