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Retail employment falls 2.3%, 14th consecutive quarter of decline

Retail employment has fallen by 2.3% during the three-month period ending 30 June, marking the 14th consecutive month of decline.…

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Around 16% of UK shops lie empty according to FOI

Corporate restructuring advisor Duff and Phelps has revealed that close to 16% of all UK retail and shop outlets remain…

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Boris Johnson reveals plan to rescue high street

Boris Johnson has pledged to “save the Great British high street” after unveiling a series of measures he will implement…

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Retail sales in May see ‘biggest decline on record’

Sales decreased by 2.7% in May on a total basis, excluding Easter distortions, making it the “worst decline” since records…

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Retail investment intentions lowest in survey history, says CBI

Retail Investment intentions for the year ahead have weakened to the lowest balance in survey history, at -65%, according to…

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Thomas Sabo announces CVA plans, five stores to close

Jewellery brand Thomas Sabo has proposed CVA plans which will see five UK stores close. According to reports the CVA…

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Retail sales ‘below expectation’ in April

Retail sales fell below expectations in April, despite a total sales increase of 4.1% against the decrease of 3.1% the…

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UK retail sector bounces back in March

In the three months to March 2019, the quantity bought in retail sales increased by 1.6% compared with the previous…

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Businesses for sale: Pattni Jewellers – leasehold £20,000

Location Hatton House, 90 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2RU The store itself has been here over 30 years and…

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BRC calls to end business rates hike

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said action is needed to “protect shops and jobs” as business rates for retailers…

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