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👎Budget jitters + bad weather hit November footfall.
📉BRC-Sensormatic data shows UK footfall down 0.8% YoY:
High Streets -1.2%,
Retail Parks -0.4%,
Shopping Centres -1.3%.
NI bucks the trend at +2.7%, while England sees the biggest drop (-1.0%).
📉BRC-Sensormatic data shows UK footfall down 0.8% YoY:
High Streets -1.2%,
Retail Parks -0.4%,
Shopping Centres -1.3%.
NI bucks the trend at +2.7%, while England sees the biggest drop (-1.0%).
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
👎Budget jitters + bad weather hit November footfall.
📉BRC-Sensormatic data shows UK footfall down 0.8% YoY:
High Streets -1.2%,
Retail Parks -0.4%,
Shopping Centres -1.3%.
NI bucks the trend at +2.7%, while England sees the biggest drop (-1.0%).
📉BRC-Sensormatic data shows UK footfall down 0.8% YoY:
High Streets -1.2%,
Retail Parks -0.4%,
Shopping Centres -1.3%.
NI bucks the trend at +2.7%, while England sees the biggest drop (-1.0%).
Action on retail crime. 👮
A nationwide Winter of Action has launched to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour. 📜
Police, councils and businesses are joining forces to protect shoppers and retail workers with hotspot patrols, rapid enforcement and local action. 👏
A nationwide Winter of Action has launched to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour. 📜
Police, councils and businesses are joining forces to protect shoppers and retail workers with hotspot patrols, rapid enforcement and local action. 👏
December 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Action on retail crime. 👮
A nationwide Winter of Action has launched to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour. 📜
Police, councils and businesses are joining forces to protect shoppers and retail workers with hotspot patrols, rapid enforcement and local action. 👏
A nationwide Winter of Action has launched to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour. 📜
Police, councils and businesses are joining forces to protect shoppers and retail workers with hotspot patrols, rapid enforcement and local action. 👏
👮Police and Crime Commissioners support the festive #ShopKind campaign.
👏Great to have Derbyshire's Deputy PCC Fatima Eltinay support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
👏Great to have Derbyshire's Deputy PCC Fatima Eltinay support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
👮Police and Crime Commissioners support the festive #ShopKind campaign.
👏Great to have Derbyshire's Deputy PCC Fatima Eltinay support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
👏Great to have Derbyshire's Deputy PCC Fatima Eltinay support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
👮Police and Crime Commissioners support the festive #ShopKind campaign.
👏Great to have Simon Foster PCC for the West Midlands, support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
👏Great to have Simon Foster PCC for the West Midlands, support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
December 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
👮Police and Crime Commissioners support the festive #ShopKind campaign.
👏Great to have Simon Foster PCC for the West Midlands, support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
👏Great to have Simon Foster PCC for the West Midlands, support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
👮Police and Crime Commissioners support the festive #ShopKind campaign.
👏Great to have Matthew Scott, PCC for Kent, support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
👏Great to have Matthew Scott, PCC for Kent, support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
December 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
👮Police and Crime Commissioners support the festive #ShopKind campaign.
👏Great to have Matthew Scott, PCC for Kent, support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
👏Great to have Matthew Scott, PCC for Kent, support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
👮Police and Crime Commissioners support the festive #ShopKind campaign.
👏Great to have Katy Bourne, PCC for Sussex, support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
👏Great to have Katy Bourne, PCC for Sussex, support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
December 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
👮Police and Crime Commissioners support the festive #ShopKind campaign.
👏Great to have Katy Bourne, PCC for Sussex, support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
👏Great to have Katy Bourne, PCC for Sussex, support us in our mission to get everyone to show a little Christmas kindness and respect to retail workers this festive season.🎄
🛍️ Black Friday comes early as competition heats up
📉 Shop price inflation fell to 0.6% in November.
🛒 Non-Food inflation dropped to -0.6%.
🥑 Food inflation eased to 3.0%, with:
• Fresh Food at 3.6%
• Ambient Food at 2.4%
Retailers ramped up early Black Friday deals. 💸📦
📉 Shop price inflation fell to 0.6% in November.
🛒 Non-Food inflation dropped to -0.6%.
🥑 Food inflation eased to 3.0%, with:
• Fresh Food at 3.6%
• Ambient Food at 2.4%
Retailers ramped up early Black Friday deals. 💸📦
December 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
🛍️ Black Friday comes early as competition heats up
📉 Shop price inflation fell to 0.6% in November.
🛒 Non-Food inflation dropped to -0.6%.
🥑 Food inflation eased to 3.0%, with:
• Fresh Food at 3.6%
• Ambient Food at 2.4%
Retailers ramped up early Black Friday deals. 💸📦
📉 Shop price inflation fell to 0.6% in November.
🛒 Non-Food inflation dropped to -0.6%.
🥑 Food inflation eased to 3.0%, with:
• Fresh Food at 3.6%
• Ambient Food at 2.4%
Retailers ramped up early Black Friday deals. 💸📦
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has written to the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance,
@shonarobison.bsky.social MSP, urging her to introduce a business rates discount for retailers in order to maintain the economic viability of our high streets. 🏪
@shonarobison.bsky.social MSP, urging her to introduce a business rates discount for retailers in order to maintain the economic viability of our high streets. 🏪
December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has written to the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance,
@shonarobison.bsky.social MSP, urging her to introduce a business rates discount for retailers in order to maintain the economic viability of our high streets. 🏪
@shonarobison.bsky.social MSP, urging her to introduce a business rates discount for retailers in order to maintain the economic viability of our high streets. 🏪
🎄 ’Tis the season to #ShopKind 🎄
Retail workers face 2,000+ incidents of violence & abuse every day, with spikes at Christmas. ❌
BRC, ACS, Usdaw Union & Retail Trust are urging everyone to treat retail and delivery colleagues with kindness and respect. 🙏
Retail workers face 2,000+ incidents of violence & abuse every day, with spikes at Christmas. ❌
BRC, ACS, Usdaw Union & Retail Trust are urging everyone to treat retail and delivery colleagues with kindness and respect. 🙏
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🎄 ’Tis the season to #ShopKind 🎄
Retail workers face 2,000+ incidents of violence & abuse every day, with spikes at Christmas. ❌
BRC, ACS, Usdaw Union & Retail Trust are urging everyone to treat retail and delivery colleagues with kindness and respect. 🙏
Retail workers face 2,000+ incidents of violence & abuse every day, with spikes at Christmas. ❌
BRC, ACS, Usdaw Union & Retail Trust are urging everyone to treat retail and delivery colleagues with kindness and respect. 🙏
Scotland 'one bad budget away from losing our high streets' 📝
Read Director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, David Lonsdale's monthly column in the @heraldscotland.bsky.social Scotland. 📰
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2565...
Read Director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, David Lonsdale's monthly column in the @heraldscotland.bsky.social Scotland. 📰
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2565...
Scotland is 'one bad budget away from losing our high streets'
Much will hinge on whether the Scottish Finance Secretary chooses to match business rate reductions elsewhere in the UK
www.heraldscotland.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Scotland 'one bad budget away from losing our high streets' 📝
Read Director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, David Lonsdale's monthly column in the @heraldscotland.bsky.social Scotland. 📰
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2565...
Read Director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, David Lonsdale's monthly column in the @heraldscotland.bsky.social Scotland. 📰
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2565...
NIRC Director, Neil Johnston, has warned that failure to act on rates will have consequences for retailers and high streets. ❌
www.irishnews.com/news/busines...
www.irishnews.com/news/busines...
Harry Corry takes financial hit from “difficult trading environment” as calls intensify for executive to take action on business rates
NIRC director warns failure to act on rates will have consequences for retailers and high streets
www.irishnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
NIRC Director, Neil Johnston, has warned that failure to act on rates will have consequences for retailers and high streets. ❌
www.irishnews.com/news/busines...
www.irishnews.com/news/busines...
🎉Win for Retail in the #Budget.
Following campaigning by the BRC...
The Chancellor announced that she will introduce a new VAT relief for business donations of goods to charity. 🎁
✅This removes a major tax barrier that has discouraged businesses from donating surplus stock.
Following campaigning by the BRC...
The Chancellor announced that she will introduce a new VAT relief for business donations of goods to charity. 🎁
✅This removes a major tax barrier that has discouraged businesses from donating surplus stock.
November 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🎉Win for Retail in the #Budget.
Following campaigning by the BRC...
The Chancellor announced that she will introduce a new VAT relief for business donations of goods to charity. 🎁
✅This removes a major tax barrier that has discouraged businesses from donating surplus stock.
Following campaigning by the BRC...
The Chancellor announced that she will introduce a new VAT relief for business donations of goods to charity. 🎁
✅This removes a major tax barrier that has discouraged businesses from donating surplus stock.
Our concern around the new packaging tax was raised by Dr Neil Hudson MP in Parliament this week. 💬
With 80% of costs set to be passed onto consumers and funds not legally ringfenced, customers may not see the value for money they should expect from the tax. 💷
#EPR
With 80% of costs set to be passed onto consumers and funds not legally ringfenced, customers may not see the value for money they should expect from the tax. 💷
#EPR
November 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Our concern around the new packaging tax was raised by Dr Neil Hudson MP in Parliament this week. 💬
With 80% of costs set to be passed onto consumers and funds not legally ringfenced, customers may not see the value for money they should expect from the tax. 💷
#EPR
With 80% of costs set to be passed onto consumers and funds not legally ringfenced, customers may not see the value for money they should expect from the tax. 💷
#EPR
Director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, David Lonsdale, has given his verdict on the Chancellor's #Budget in the @scotsman.com. 📰
Read the article in full below.👇
www.scotsman.com/business/uk-...
Read the article in full below.👇
www.scotsman.com/business/uk-...
UK Budget Reaction: Reeves leaves business rates dilemma for Scottish Government
David Lonsdale, director of industry body the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC), gives his assessment of the Chancellor’s autumn statement.
www.scotsman.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, David Lonsdale, has given his verdict on the Chancellor's #Budget in the @scotsman.com. 📰
Read the article in full below.👇
www.scotsman.com/business/uk-...
Read the article in full below.👇
www.scotsman.com/business/uk-...
Good progress made on the Employment Rights Bill. 👍
✅BRC CEO, Helen Dickinson, has welcomed changes to day one rights as part of the ERB.
🤝We look forward to continuing to engage with Government on other areas such as guaranteed hours.
brc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
✅BRC CEO, Helen Dickinson, has welcomed changes to day one rights as part of the ERB.
🤝We look forward to continuing to engage with Government on other areas such as guaranteed hours.
brc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
BRC welcomes progress on Employment Rights Bill
brc.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Good progress made on the Employment Rights Bill. 👍
✅BRC CEO, Helen Dickinson, has welcomed changes to day one rights as part of the ERB.
🤝We look forward to continuing to engage with Government on other areas such as guaranteed hours.
brc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
✅BRC CEO, Helen Dickinson, has welcomed changes to day one rights as part of the ERB.
🤝We look forward to continuing to engage with Government on other areas such as guaranteed hours.
brc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
👏A commitment to close the de minimis loophole. 👏
The UK retail industry is relieved to see the Chancellor pledge to close the de minimis loophole which has been exploited by companies to bypass customs duties.📦
Unfortunately, the proposed timeframe is too long. ❌
The UK retail industry is relieved to see the Chancellor pledge to close the de minimis loophole which has been exploited by companies to bypass customs duties.📦
Unfortunately, the proposed timeframe is too long. ❌
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
👏A commitment to close the de minimis loophole. 👏
The UK retail industry is relieved to see the Chancellor pledge to close the de minimis loophole which has been exploited by companies to bypass customs duties.📦
Unfortunately, the proposed timeframe is too long. ❌
The UK retail industry is relieved to see the Chancellor pledge to close the de minimis loophole which has been exploited by companies to bypass customs duties.📦
Unfortunately, the proposed timeframe is too long. ❌
BRC namechecked in the #Budget.
Yesterday, the Chancellor recognised the months of campaigning we have undertaken on business rates.
The permanent reduction in rates is welcome but the inclusion of larger shops in the surtax will do little for retail investment and job creation.
Yesterday, the Chancellor recognised the months of campaigning we have undertaken on business rates.
The permanent reduction in rates is welcome but the inclusion of larger shops in the surtax will do little for retail investment and job creation.
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 AM
BRC namechecked in the #Budget.
Yesterday, the Chancellor recognised the months of campaigning we have undertaken on business rates.
The permanent reduction in rates is welcome but the inclusion of larger shops in the surtax will do little for retail investment and job creation.
Yesterday, the Chancellor recognised the months of campaigning we have undertaken on business rates.
The permanent reduction in rates is welcome but the inclusion of larger shops in the surtax will do little for retail investment and job creation.
Today's #Budget is a mixed bag for retail.
The permanent reduction in business rates for some stores is welcome but the decision to include shops in the rates surtax does little to support retail investment and job creation.
Our full reaction.👇
brc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
The permanent reduction in business rates for some stores is welcome but the decision to include shops in the rates surtax does little to support retail investment and job creation.
Our full reaction.👇
brc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
A mixed bag Budget for retail
brc.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Today's #Budget is a mixed bag for retail.
The permanent reduction in business rates for some stores is welcome but the decision to include shops in the rates surtax does little to support retail investment and job creation.
Our full reaction.👇
brc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
The permanent reduction in business rates for some stores is welcome but the decision to include shops in the rates surtax does little to support retail investment and job creation.
Our full reaction.👇
brc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
📜There are a number of other measures the Chancellor could take that would enable the retail industry to be an even greater vehicle for economic growth....📈
#Budget2025
#Budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📜There are a number of other measures the Chancellor could take that would enable the retail industry to be an even greater vehicle for economic growth....📈
#Budget2025
#Budget2025
🚢As a result of US tariffs, low value imports to the UK have increased by 53%.
❌These goods may not meet product safety standards, the government is losing out on tax revenue and UK retailers are fighting unfair competition.
📝The message for the Chancellor today is simple.
❌These goods may not meet product safety standards, the government is losing out on tax revenue and UK retailers are fighting unfair competition.
📝The message for the Chancellor today is simple.
November 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🚢As a result of US tariffs, low value imports to the UK have increased by 53%.
❌These goods may not meet product safety standards, the government is losing out on tax revenue and UK retailers are fighting unfair competition.
📝The message for the Chancellor today is simple.
❌These goods may not meet product safety standards, the government is losing out on tax revenue and UK retailers are fighting unfair competition.
📝The message for the Chancellor today is simple.
📢Today, the Chancellor delivers her annual #Budget.
💻Stay tuned to our Twitter feed to see what retailers want to see included.
🏪Staring off with changes to business rates....
💻Stay tuned to our Twitter feed to see what retailers want to see included.
🏪Staring off with changes to business rates....
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
📢Today, the Chancellor delivers her annual #Budget.
💻Stay tuned to our Twitter feed to see what retailers want to see included.
🏪Staring off with changes to business rates....
💻Stay tuned to our Twitter feed to see what retailers want to see included.
🏪Staring off with changes to business rates....
Shoplifting on the rise.
📈New figures, published today, reveal that shoplifting rose by 15% in Scotland in the past year, 129% higher than the pandemic.
💷The funding of the Retail Crime Taskforce must be sustained to counter this.
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564818...
📈New figures, published today, reveal that shoplifting rose by 15% in Scotland in the past year, 129% higher than the pandemic.
💷The funding of the Retail Crime Taskforce must be sustained to counter this.
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564818...
Scotland sees 129 per cent increase in shoplifting
Shoplifting in Scotland has risen sharply over the past year, with new official figures showing a 15 jump in cases and levels now 129 higher than…
www.heraldscotland.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Shoplifting on the rise.
📈New figures, published today, reveal that shoplifting rose by 15% in Scotland in the past year, 129% higher than the pandemic.
💷The funding of the Retail Crime Taskforce must be sustained to counter this.
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564818...
📈New figures, published today, reveal that shoplifting rose by 15% in Scotland in the past year, 129% higher than the pandemic.
💷The funding of the Retail Crime Taskforce must be sustained to counter this.
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564818...