All Brexit articles – Page 26
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Scottish retail sales and UK fashion retailers
Retail news round-up: Rising inflation and council taxes affect Scottish retail sales and UK fashion retailers to face financial crisis.
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NewsChristmas footfall stumbles amid online shopping growth
The number of people that hit the shops on Boxing Day fell 7.3% this year, while online transactions rose 6.2% on the traditionally fruitful trading day.
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NewsSports Direct sells Dunlop to focus on core UK business
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct is selling the rights to tennis brand Dunlop for £112m, as it strives to become “the Selfridges of sports retail”.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Brexit and business rates blues
Retailers have endured a perfect storm of political factors this year that have added to the challenges of doing business.
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NewsThousands of small retailers face Christmas collapse
More than 20,000 small businesses are suffering from “significant financial distress” in the run up to Christmas, experts have warned.
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NewsConsumer confidence lifts at end of rollercoaster year
Consumer confidence edged up one point last month to -7, according to GfK’s consumer confidence index, as a rollercoaster year draws to a close.
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NewsBusiness confidence grows as faith in economy recovers
Business confidence showed signs of improvement in November, but has not yet recovered the ground it lost in the aftermath of June’s Brexit vote.
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NewsToday in Retail: Black Friday boosts November sales
It’s no huge surprise that sales, as measured by the Office for National Statistics, were up last month.
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NewsLego increases its UK prices as Brexit hits
Lego is set to increase its prices in the UK next year owing to the collapse in the value of sterling since the Brexit vote.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Inditex, Argos and more
Retail news round-up: Inditex reports increase in sales, Argos drivers dismiss strike plan and Lego increases its UK prices amid Brexit.
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NewsFood prices to rise without EU workers, industry warns
Food prices are set to rise unless the government ensures EU citizens can work in the UK after Brexit, industry groups have warned.
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AnalysisDoes weak consumer confidence result in weaker sales?
The prestigious Retail Think Tank debates whether consumer confidence can be measured and whether it really impacts spending.
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NewsConsumer confidence drops amid ‘economic turmoil’
Overall consumer confidence has fallen five points in November to -8, driven by growing fears about the economy, latest GfK figures show.
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OpinionThis week in retail: Consumer confidence under scrutiny
Consumer confidence remains fragile in light of Brexit concerns and dire warnings following last week’s Autumn Statement.
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OpinionOpinion: Black Friday may drag spend forward from 2017
This weekend is likely to be one of the busiest of the year for many retailers.
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NewsAo.com warns of price hikes from January
Online electricals retailer Ao.com confirmed that prices will go up from the end of January following the “softening” of the pound since Brexit.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Debenhams and Hema
Retail news round-up: Debenhams starts its Black Friday deals and Hema absorbs high import cost
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NewsSmiggle boss defends rapid UK store expansion
John Cheston, boss of ‘tween’ stationery retailer Smiggle, has defended its rapid accumulation of stores in the UK.
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AnalysisEuropean consumer behaviour unveiled in exclusive report
This new report offers invaluable insights into understanding the changing behaviour of the European connected consumer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco and Lidl
Retail news round-up: Tesco warns suppliers not to hike prices and Lidl launches festive collection for kids