British Retail Consortium (BRC)

Theft And Violence In UK Retail Soar To Record Levels, BRC Survey Shows

Theft and violence against retail workers in Britain soared to record levels last year, driven partly by criminal gangs, a new report has revealed.

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Factors That Shaped UK Retail Sales Performance During The 'Golden Quarter'

British retail sales declined 0.3% month-on-month in December, the latest data from ONS showed. ESM examines the various factors that affected the sector.

UK Shop Prices Dropped In December But Prices Likely To Rise In 2025, BRC Says

Shoppers at British store chains last month saw the sharpest fall in prices in more than three years but higher costs in 2025 mean retailers might struggle...

Black Friday Spending Lifted UK Retail Sales At End Of 2024

Black Friday spending helped lift retail sales in late 2024 but overall sales in the final quarter of last year proved disappointing, the British Retail Co...

UK Shopper Numbers Fell Last Year By Most Since Pandemic, BRC Says

The number of people visiting British shops last year fell by 2.2%, the biggest drop since 2021, industry data showed, adding to signs of a broader economi...

UK Retail Warns Of Inflation And Job Losses From Budget, Seeks Reeves Meeting

Britain's biggest retailers have written to finance minister Rachel Reeves to warn her that last month's budget will make both higher prices and job losses...

Retail CEOs Call On UK Government To Introduce Retail Rates Corrector: BRC

Retail CEOs in the UK have called on the government to introduce a Retail Rates Corrector as part of its commitment to reforming the business rates system.