Helen Dickinson news, features and comment – Page 32
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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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NewsFood deflation returns as prices fall 0.4%
BRC renews call for government to address business rates concerns
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NewsCity snapshot: Health sales drive Reckitt Benckiser revenue growth
Reckitt’s shares rise on stronger than expected sales, UK footfall sees a huge rebound and so does the FTSE as investors concerns over China ease.
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NewsRetailers attack 'desperate' Sunday trading plans
Retail groups claim government has relied too heavily on evidence from 1970s Sweden
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NewsBRC calls for action on crime as costs to retailers soar
Average value of customer theft hits record high of £325
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NewsFood prices rise in January
Food prices have risen for the first time in four months in January as seasonal lines come off promotion
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NewsEagle Eye first-half revenues fall short of expectations
Eagle Eye Solutions sales up 30% in first half as it signs major contract with Sainsbury’s
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NewsCity snapshot: High street traffic slumps 4% over Christmas
UK footfall was down 2.2% year on year in December, with traffic on UK high streets slumping by 4%
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat's in store for food prices in 2016?
With crude plunging below $30 a barrel and plentiful stocks, more deflation is on the cards - at least in early 2016
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NewsShoppers turn to online this Christmas as the high street struggles
UK retail sales rose just 0.1% in the run up to Christmas as the appeal of shopping online grew, with supermarkets dragging themselves into the black.