Helen Dickinson news, features and comment – Page 31
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News'Uncertainty should delay apprenticeship levy' claims BRC
The BRC said it supported the levy’s aims and “wanted it to succeed” but warned against an “over-hasty introduction”
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NewsSun shines on retailers in July despite Brexit uncertainty
Food retailers brushed off uncertainty created by the EU referendum result as a July heatwave boosted sales.
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NewsNumber of full-time retail jobs in fastest fall in two years
The number of full-time equivalent employees fell 2.4%, with retail outlets down 0.4% in the second quarter
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NewsUK footfall suffers sharpest decline since February 2014
The latest BRC figures show retailers suffered a 2.8% year-on-year fall in shopper numbers in June, with high streets part…
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NewsFull-year sales up 12% at Hotel Chocolat
Hotel Chocolat has announced a “slightly ahead” of market expectations 12% rise in sales for the 52 weeks to 26 June
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat a weaker pound will mean for food prices and why
The weak pound post the EU referendum is set to drive up prices at petrol stations “within days”
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NewsFood price deflation deepens in June
The latest BRC – Nielsen shop price index for June revealed that food prices were down 0.8% last month
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NewsDid the industry, after all, 'sleepwalk into Brexit'?
The inquest begins into whether industry leaders did enough to make the case against a leave vote…
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NewsUK votes to leave EU: the industry reacts to Brexit
The UK has voted to leave the EU by 51.9% to 48.1%, sending shockwaves through the country and around the world…
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NewsRise in high street numbers drives UK footfall increase
Footfall in May was 0.3% up on a year ago after a significant upturn in shoppers on the high street
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NewsFood sales show best momentum since October
Overall UK retail sales increased by 0.5% on a like-for-like basis from May 2015
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NewsRetail prices would soar after Brexit warn former retail chiefs
Sir Terry Leahy, Justin King and Marc Bolland warn of impact on prices and inflation
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NewsCity snapshot: Tyrrells takes a bite of German crisp maker
Tyrrells has continued its focus on international markets with its first European acquisition
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NewsEU not delivering for retail, warns BRC chief Helen Dickinson
However Brexit could lead to thousands of UK farms becoming unviable
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NewsLow-income retail workers 'hardest hit' by jobs cuts
BRC has identified a “middle core” 465.000 workers whose jobs are most at risk
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail sales hit by cold April weather and lack of consumer spending
High street sales show biggest slump for eight months in April
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Comment & OpinionBrexit: whether you agree with Obama or not, it’s time to talk
It’s frustrating important industry organisations have felt unable to take a position so far
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NewsEU smartphone users contribute to British m-commerce boom
BRC and Google report finds 52% rise in UK retail-related mobile searches
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NewsFresh food deflation drives fall in food prices
Food prices fell 0.4% in March according to the BRC-Nielsen shop price index
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