The British Retail Consortium's (BRC) Food and Sustainability team has appointed two new policy advisers to drive forward work on the environment and food safety. Alice Ellison is the BRC's new Environment Policy Adviser. She was previously a Policy Manager on transport and environment … [Read more...]
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SCRAPPING THE FUEL DUTY RISE IS GREAT NEWS FOR HOUSEHOLDS AND BUSINESSES
The British Retail Consortium believe that scrapping the fuel duty rise is great news for both businesses and households. Reacting to the Chancellor's decision to scrap the planned fuel duty rise, announced in his Autumn Statement, British Retail Consortium Director General Stephen … [Read more...]
Retailers Counting On Late Christmas Rush
A joint report from the British Retail consortium and KPMG - RETAIL SALES MONITOR NOVEMBER 2012: Latest figures show that retail sales are improving year-on-year; UK retail sales values were up 0.4% on a like-for-like basis from November 2011, when they were down 1.6% on the preceding … [Read more...]
Strong sales growth lifts retailers as Christmas approaches
Retail sales grew year-on-year for a third consecutive month during November, with the balance of shop owners reporting an improvement in trade rising to the highest point since June. According to figures from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), 49 per cent of retailers reported a higher … [Read more...]
GREEN + BENZ LOOK TO EXPAND
Independently owned Green + Benz is looking ahead to expand in south Manchester & Cheshire. Helen Dimmick bought the business earlier this year from founders Shane Green and Julie Benz and is looking to expand her jewellery retail chain with a focus on British designers and additional … [Read more...]
MAJORITY OF CUSTOMERS TO BE PENALISED BY ALCOHOL PRICE PLANS – BRC
According to the British Retail Association, controls on alcohol prices and promotions will not address the causes of irresponsible drinking but they do set a dangerous precedent for Government interference in markets in the future.Reacting to the Government's Alcohol Strategy proposals for … [Read more...]
Discount December predicted as retail sales remain weak
'Discount December' is predicted as retail sales remain slow across some UK retailers so it is time to support local retailers and 'Shop Stockport'. David McCorquodale, head of retail at KPMG, warns that tough Christmas trading conditions in the UK are likely to spark early discounting on high … [Read more...]
Fantastic Christmas offers from Robinsons
Robinsons Brewery bring you a great range of corporate and personal gift ideas for Christmas. Plus use the festive promotional code - Cheers12 - for 20% off orders equalling or greater than £50*. Last day of ordering is Wednesday 19th December. Click the picture below for more … [Read more...]
Should retailers offer in-store wi-fi?
Offering free wi-fi in stores means that customers can use their mobile or tablet devices without any frustrating connection issues. It is most commonly seen in coffee shops and restaurants, but there are strong arguments for offering this in retail stores, and many retailers are going … [Read more...]
Greenhalgh Bakery Shows Increase in Sales
NORTH WEST bakery chain Greenhalgh's who has 60 shops across the North West and employs 900 people, said sales in the year to the end of January this year crept up from £23.6m to £23.9m. but higher material costs meant total operating costs rose by more than £500,000 to … [Read more...]
STAY IN STOCKPORT FOR EXTRA SPARKLE THIS CHRISTMAS
Fantastic shopping, entertaining events, eye-catching decorations, festive markets and exciting visitor attractions are all on offer in Stockport this Christmas. Celebrations kicked off this week as crowds flocked to Merseyway Shopping Centre’s star-studded Christmas light switch on … [Read more...]
Robinsons launch e-learning training platform
Robinsons take tenancy training to new levels Cheshire-based family brewers – Frederic Robinson – have partnered with CPL Training to launch an online, e-learning training platform - www.robinsonspubtraining.co.uk across their 360 pub estate. Robinsons are committed to … [Read more...]