All BRC articles – Page 6
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NewsIncidents of violent retail crime soar as industry calls on government to act
Incidents of violent crime against retail staff were on the rise even before the pandemic, as the BRC calls on Westminster to follow Scotland’s lead and legislate against it.
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NewsCo-op boss Steve Murrells to head up retail climate steering group
Co-op boss Steve Murrells has been unveiled as the chair of the British Retail Consortium’s new Climate Action Roadmap steering group.
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News50 retailers pledge to improve diversity and inclusion with new charter
Dozens of retailers have backed a new charter created by the British Retail Consortium to promote diversity and inclusion across the sector.
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AnalysisFootprint calculator and sustainable labelling: what Textiles 2030 means for fashion
The UK government has unveiled several initiatives in a bid to tackle the environmental issues surrounding the fashion industry and support a sustainable future – but what will it mean for retailers?
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AnalysisCo-op and One Stop reveal investment in payment tech has transformed CX
An expert panel also warns retailers must be ready to comply with anti-fraud measures that come into effect this year, take advantage of powerful new Wi-Fi tech and find a way to reduce contactless payment losses that are costing millions. Register to watch here.
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NewsRetail sales return to growth but reopening concerns remain
Retail sales returned to growth in February having shrunk in January but the BRC warned that many retailers were worried about getting through to the provisional April 12 reopening date.
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NewsJanuary retail sales slide as shoppers cut back non-essential spending
January retail sales registered the sharpest decline since last May as customers reined in spending and lockdown hammered store sales.
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NewsUK grocers warn food shortages in Northern Ireland will worsen
The chief executives of the UK’s largest grocers have warned the government of “significant disruption to food supplies” to Northern Ireland after March 31 unless there is a closer agreement with the EU.
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NewsDecember footfall plunges as retailers plead for more government support
Retailers have renewed calls for the government to provide the sector with greater financial support after footfall plunged during December.
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NewsDecember shop prices drop as retailers chase Christmas spend
Shop prices in December fell as retailers attempted to rake in last-minute Christmas spend.
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NewsNo need for Brexit stockpiling, retailers reassure consumers
Retailers have urged shoppers not to stockpile food because of Brexit fears as talks about a trade deal stumble on.
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NewsNovember retail sales dampened by lockdown store closures
Retail sales growth slowed in November as tighter government restrictions forced shoppers online.
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NewsStores might never reopen if lockdown extended, retail bosses warn
More than 60 high street bosses have signed a letter calling for the lockdown in England to not be extended beyond December 2.
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NewsRetail sales rise in October boosted by pre-lockdown splurge
Retail sales recorded a year-on-year uplift in October, which British Retail Consortium (BRC) boss Helen Dickinson says demonstrated many retailers “finding their footing” prior to the second lockdown.
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NewsBRC unveils sustainability roadmap to hit net zero by 2040
The British Retail Consortium has launched its Climate Action Roadmap with the aim for the industry to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
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Opinion‘As more jobs go, leaders can never forget responsibility for lives and livelihoods’
The numbers this week speak for themselves.
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NewsRetailers fear ‘nightmare before Christmas’ as second lockdown forces store closures
New lockdown measures have forced non-essential shops to close until December 2, dealing a blow to Christmas trading.
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NewsBRC calls on government to slash rates by 50% to avoid April ‘cliff edge’
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on chancellor Rishi Sunak to slash business rates by 50% to “better reflect falling footfall and market rates” and avoid a potential “cliff edge” in April.
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NewsMore discounts in October as retailers compete for sales
Shop prices continued to fall in October as retailers battle for consumers’ more limited spend amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsRetail sales for September hint at early Christmas shopping
Retail sales improved in September as back-to-school and early Christmas shopping drove consumers to buy.