Tag: British Retail Consortium
Shop prices ‘fall for first time in nearly three years’
Shop prices are in deflation for the first time in almost three years – bringing hopes of a rise in footfall for retailers, says the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Convenience chiefs ready to work with Labour
Convenience retail and supply chain leaders say they are looking forward to working with new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Government to grow the UK economy.
Challenging start to trading year
Industry chiefs are warning retailers of challenging economic times ahead as figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium show there was a disappointing finish to 2023 for store bosses.
Convenience in Brief | Fife Creamery, DRS and Yakult news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Fife Creamery, DRS concerns and a Yakult product rebrand.
Crime surge revealed
The British Retail Consortium has reported a rise in retail crime figures to a rate higher than that of pre-pandemic times.
Prices hit new highs
Shop price inflation has hit its highest rate since the index started in 2005 according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium.
Crime triples in pandemic
Violence and abuse against shopworkers tripled over the pandemic, according to the British Retail Consortium.
Vacancies in decline
BUSINESSES are returning to Scottish high streets, according to the latest shop vacancy report from the Scottish Retail Consortium
Thousands face abuse
OVER 1600 cases of shop worker abuse were reported to Police Scotland in the first six months since legislation protecting retail staff was introduced.
Inflation is a closure risk
INFLATION is tightening the screw on Scottish retailers, as rising utility costs, higher food and drink prices and the prospect of increased wage bills from April heaps pressure on independents.
Rise in retail crime is costing billions
The latest crime report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) paints a worrying picture, with retailers and store staff frequently facing threats, abuse and assault
Virus guide for retailers
THE British Retail Consortium has released a new coronavirus guide for retail businesses
Taking the fight to parliament
RETAILERS south of the border sent a clear message to the UK Government that it must do more to tackle the blight of retail crime.
Industry united in no-deal criticism
Disaster, chaos, and in no one’s interest is the assessment of a no-deal Brexit put forward by trade groups
Selling the benefits of retail
The British Retail Consortium has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting careers in retail
Tough trading top of agenda
Experts warn of challenging conditions
