The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has released its ‘State of Trade’ analysis for Q2, noting some interesting trends currently shaping the retail scene in Britain. We have just been through the worst performance for retail sales since before the pandemic. Essential food sales are holding up whereas non-food – often discretionary expenditure – has been
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The retail sector accounted for 10% of administrations in the first six months of the year – the third highest industry in the UK – according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. More than 620 businesses, 62 of which came from the retail industry, filed for administration between 1 January and 30 June
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The Glee seminar programme was once again a great treat for visitors, with exceptional business insights and trend forecasts helping to guide buyers in their vital merchandising decisions during the most important industry showcase. On Tuesday 28th June, Alan O’Neill, MD of Kara Change Management, told a packed audience how they could sustain and manage
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For the first time in its history, GLEE, which is the largest horticultural industry exhibition in the country, moved from its usual slot in September, to June to a mixed reaction from both retailers and suppliers. In the long-term, I think the new slot will help us make buying decisions earlier and allow us to
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A new strategic vision for the retail sector sets out how the Welsh Government, the sector and trade unions will work together in social partnership to ensure retail has a bright and sustainable future in Wales, which provides fair and rewarding career opportunities for its current and future workers. Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething and Deputy
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British brands and makers with exciting and unusual new gift ranges are being given a unique opportunity to supply the most iconic high street retailer this Christmas, as sourcing experts at The Great British Exchange are tasked with finding the most innovative product ranges from small independent businesses and artisan producers for John Lewis. “We
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