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NewsRisk to UK food systems increased over the last year, finds IGD
The risk to the UK food system has increased over the past 12 months, according to research by IGD.
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NewsTGJones owner expects return to profitability in first year following restructure
The owner of TGJones has said the high street business should return to profitability in its first year following approval of its restructuring plan, Retail Week can reveal.
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Chart of the WeekRaising business rates on warehouses would hit traditional retailers harder than Amazon
Andy Burnham floated a higher business rate on warehouses to charge online giants to fund the high street support. The data shows the largest bills would fall on traditional retailers instead.
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Opinion‘Business rates change makes minimal difference to overall high street health’
By creating a system that protects one type of venue while leaving neighbouring retail spaces burdened, the government risks undermining its own local growth initiatives, believes retail and property adviser JDM Retail’s Jonathan De Mello
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NewsGrocery giants join calls for new PM to introduce ‘Good Food Bill’
Tesco and Sainsbury’s are amongst 100 signatories across sectors who have signed a letter to new prime minister Andy Burnham urging him to introduce a ‘Good Food Bill’.
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NewsShop price inflation falls despite mounting cost pressures
Shop price inflation fell in July as retailers competed to keep prices low during sweltering temperatures and with the World Cup on.
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Chart of the WeekThe data showing Andy Burnham’s challenge in reviving the high street
Andy Burnham has pledged to revive Britain’s struggling high streets, but after a decade of decline, delivering on that promise may prove difficult.
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NewsShein plunges into loss after US closes de minimis loophole
Fast fashion giant Shein has reported a quarterly loss after US president Trump ended the small package import duty exemption.
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NewsPresident Trump imposes fresh tariffs on dozens of countries
President Donald Trump is imposing a new round of tariffs on dozens of countries as it replaces a global duty that was set to expire.
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Opinion‘If Burnham wants to bring down the cost of living, bring down the cost of doing business’
A raft of announcements from the new PM on issues that matter to consumers and retailers could give the industry grounds for optimism, writes George MacDonald
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AnalysisBurnham moves on business rates, but retailers have to wait
The approach suggests Burnham is serious about his high-street revival project, but retail is not a direct beneficiary yet
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NewsBurnham to cut business rates for pubs and live music venues by 20%
The discount for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will start next April and will be funded by reviewing tax reliefs for businesses said not to contribute to local communities, “such as vape shops”
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NewsInflation rate falls amid fierce grocery competition
The rate of inflation slowed to 2.6% in June, as the cost of living continues to shape spending and dominates the new government agenda.
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NewsAliExpress hit with record fine by EU for sale of illegal items
Chinese online retailer AliExpress has been given a record fine by the EU over the sale of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit goods.
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Opinion‘Consumers are wary of another cost-of-living crisis’
Retailers must give shoppers clear reasons to put purchases back on their lists, and review their own profit and cost structures, advises Alvarez & Marsal’s Erin Brookes
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NewsNew chancellor named as Burnham chooses cabinet
New prime minister Andy Burnham names John Healey as chancellor as he picks his cabinet.
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NewsIceland boss proposes moving cost-of-living remit to ‘Number 10 North’
Lord Richard Walker has argued that responsibility for addressing the high cost of living should be held by new prime minister Andy Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’ office.
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NewsAndy Burnham pledges cost of living ‘breathing space’ in first speech as PM
Andy Burnham has used his first speech as prime minister to promise those being affected by the cost-of-living crisis “breathing space” from his first full day in office.
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NewsLord Timpson quits government
Prisons minister and former Timpson Group chief executive Lord James Timpson has reportedly resigned from the government.