All Brexit articles – Page 13
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NewsBRC: No-deal Brexit ‘sub-optimal’ after government defeat
The British Retail Consortium has reiterated that a no-deal Brexit would be catastrophic for retailers, after the government suffered another defeat in the House of Commons overnight.
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Retail VoiceMaking tax digital: is your business ready?
Sage UK and Ireland content manager Stacey McIntosh explains how going digital will help retailers become more efficient when dealing with tax returns and record keeping.
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Retail VoiceTop five retail legal trends to prepare for in 2019
Understanding global issues in order to help shape, not react to, the agenda will be vital for retailers in the year ahead, believes law firm DWF.
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OpinionOpinion: Why retailers should embrace Brexit
I was most surprised to hear that the BRC had declared on behalf of some retailers that shelves would be empty in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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NewsOddbins calls in administrators, 550 jobs at risk
Oddbins has tumbled into administration putting 550 jobs at stake.
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VideoThe Retail Week: How 25 CEOs are preparing for 2019
This week, the team are joined by Manhattan managing director Craig Summers to talk about the findings of our flagship Retail 2019 report, where 25 bosses reveal their strategies for the year ahead.
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NewsBrexit renegotiation plan fails to quell business fears
Theresa May’s plan to renegotiate Brexit terms with the EU has failed to stem the concerns of business groups, which still fear the prospect of no deal.
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OpinionOpinion: Is Bonmarché’s realism realistic enough?
Bonmarché has followed up two profit warnings at the tail end of last year with a dismal update on Christmas performance.
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NewsNo-deal Brexit will leave grocery shelves empty, BRC warns
Supermarkets would be plagued by empty shelves and higher food prices in the event of a no-deal Brexit, grocery retailers have warned.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The 'new realities' facing retail in 2019
Next boss Lord Wolfson warned after the fashion bellwether’s Christmas trading update that retailers, landlords and local authorities must wake up to “the new reality” on the high street.
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NewsAmazon issues no-deal Brexit warning to UK retailers
Amazon has issued advice to British retailers in anticipation of a no-deal Brexit to ensure they can continue selling goods in the EU.
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NewsRetail needs Brexit 'certainty', BRC warns
Retailers “desperately need certainty” about the UK’s exit from the EU following the meaningful vote on Theresa May’s withdrawal deal, the British Retail Consortium has warned.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail's winners show how to beat tough times
Now that the bulk of the numbers are in, what to make of retail’s Christmas and the outlook for this year?
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NewsCard Factory hails 'strong' Christmas trading period
Card Factory has hailed a “strong” Christmas trading period despite flat full-year like for likes.
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NewsSainsbury's Coupe: Shoppers 'downtraded' over Christmas
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe said shoppers started “downtrading” over the crucial Christmas period, impacting sales of its premium ranges.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Dunelm got its mojo back
After a profit warning in May last year, Dunelm has bounced back and earnings are predicted to beat expectations. Retail Week looks at how the business is getting back to form.
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NewsMorrisons' Potts: Consumers 'more cautious' over Christmas
Morrisons boss David Potts believes consumers became “increasingly savvy” and “cautious” over Christmas as the UK’s Brexit date rapidly approaches.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Brexit chaos wipe out big ticket’s golden period?
Big-ticket retailers rely heavily on Boxing Day and the January Sales, but this year the spectre of Brexit looms large.
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NewsConsumer confidence sinks to five-year low
Consumer confidence fell to a five-year low in December as shoppers’ faith in the outlook for the economy was shaken.
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Retail VoiceRetail must focus on customer to survive Brexit mayhem
With Brexit negotiations disrupting the economy, investment and confidence, renewing focus on customer satisfaction has never been more crucial.