All Brexit articles – Page 31
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AnalysisBrexit strategies: What retailers can learn from Travis Perkins and Next
Travis Perkins and Next, two industry bellwethers, both revealed their thinking on mitigating the impact of Brexit when they updated this week.
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NewsNext warns of cost price increases in 2017 as second quarter sales edge up
Next’s sales rose 1.8% in its second quarter but the retailer has warned that the falling value of the pound is likely to affect the cost of buying goods.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury’s shows overseas prospects don’t end with Brexit
As the dust from the European Union referendum starts to settle, retailers are turning their thoughts to what comes next.
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NewsTravis Perkins’ retail division posts increased like-for-likes
Wickes owner Travis Perkins has posted a rise in like-for-likes for its first half, with current trading recovering following the EU referendum.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on supermarkets, Ted Baker and more
Retail round-up: Supermarkets slash prices of petrol and diesel and Ted Baker London launches women’s collection Colour by Numbers
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NewsMorrisons cuts prices post-Brexit as supermarket price war rages on
Morrisons is slashing the price of more than 1,000 products by an average of 18% as the grocer seeks to reassure customers following Brexit.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How has Brexit impacted key international economies?
Every quarter, Planet Retail reviews the macroeconomic outlook, considering the IMF’s projections, consumer market developments and retailer data.
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NewsConsumer confidence falls at sharpest rate in 26 years amid Brexit 'concern'
Consumer confidence plummeted in its sharpest month-on-month decline in 26 years as shoppers revealed “concern” following the Brexit vote.
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NewsConsumer confidence resilient in the aftermath of the EU referendum
Consumer confidence remained unchanged in the days following the EU referendum, but confidence in job security fell considerably.
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OpinionThis week in retail: In turbulent times, seek inspiration from a legend
As the extent of Brexit’s impact on consumer confidence is debated, we seek inspiration from a retail legend in these turbulent times.
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NewsBRC hands chairman reins to former Boots boss Richard Baker
Former Boots boss Richard Baker has been appointed chairman of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), to replace Sir Charlie Mayfield.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Retailers haunted by economic horrors
Cartoonist Patrick Blower on the ghoulish challenges of Brexit, the economy and new tariffs facing retailers during Christmas-in-July
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AnalysisAnalysis: What factors are really affecting footfall?
Footfall has declined at its sharpest rate since 2014, but what are the significant factors at play and what should retailers expect next?
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NewsOnline retail sales soar as Brexit uncertainty fails to dampen fashion sales
Shoppers moved from bricks to clicks last month as online sales jumped amid tumbling high street footfall.
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AnalysisFootfall declines at sharpest rate in more than two years
Footfall in June fell 2.8% year-on-year, the sharpest decline since February 2014, as shoppers reacted to the EU referendum result.
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NewsNext boss Wolfson warns reducing immigration would damage the UK economy
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson has said that a big reduction in immigration post-Brexit would damage the UK economy.
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NewsGreg Clark named new business secretary in cabinet reshuffle
Greg Clark has been appointed as secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy in Theresa May’s cabinet.
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OpinionOpinion: Investment rather than cost-cutting will help retailers navigate Brexit
I have been giving a lot of thought to the implications of Brexit for retail and the strategic options available to retailers.
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AnalysisTheresa May’s shopping list: what policies can retailers expect?
Britain has its first female Prime Minister in 26 years with the arrival of former Home Secretary Theresa May at 10 Downing Street.
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NewsPeople moves: Home Retail Group’s new chief executive and all the June moves
Sainsbury’s John Rogers steps up at Home Retail Group, new chief executive for Asda; Cath Kidston bids farewell to eponymous business.