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EDITOR’S COMMENT: What now for the CMJ?

Much ink has been spilled by the trade press over the sudden and barely explicated departure of Willie Hamilton, the…

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Summer sunshine boosts retail sales

Retail sales growth picked up in the year to July, exceeding expectations for minimal growth, according to the latest monthly…

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Significant rise in business confidence

Overall business confidence has risen significantly since the start of the year, according to Lloyds Bank. The latest Business in…

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Businesses unable to cope with interest increases, research shows

One in 25 businesses would be unable to pay off its debts if the interest rates were to increase, research…

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UK retail sales drop as inflation rises

UK retail sales dropped by 1.8% in March marking the largest year on year decline since 2010 and exceeding economists’…

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London leads European retail market for third consecutive year

Central London remains the retail market leader in Europe according to a report from global real estate advisors, Colliers International.…

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Retail footfall expected to grow 5.4% over Easter weekend

Retail footfall in the UK is set to increase 5.4% over the Easter weekend, according to retail expert Springboard. The…

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UK retailers fail to lift sales despite higher footfall

 Despite positive footfall levels in March, sales for UK retailers failed to grow. According to accountancy firm BDO’s High Street…

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Non-food retail sales record first quarterly decline in six years

Non-food retail sales fell in the three months to February 2017, making it the first quarterly decline for the category…

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Shop prices show first sign of ‘upward trend’ in December

Shop prices have shown their “first sign of an upward trend” after deflation slowed during December. The British Retail Consortium…

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