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NewsFootfall up 0.8% in February as high streets improve
Footfall jumped 0.8% in February year on year and was up from a 4.6% decline in January, as high streets delivered their best performance since December 2011.
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AnalysisVideo: Mary Portas defends towns after underspend controversy
Mary Portas, the self-styled retail guru, has defended criticism over how the Portas Pilot towns and local authorities that have been awarded funding from the Government have spent the money.
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AnalysisVideo: Portas review has not ended up in filing cabinet, says Mary Portas at Retail Week Live
The Portas Review has been “one of the most significant” developments for the retail industry, Mary Portas, the self-titled retail guru, said at Retail Week Live today.
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NewsLocal authorities spend fraction of Government fund to fill empty shops
Local authorities have spent a fraction of the £10m awarded to them to fill empty stores as part of the Government’s attempt to help revive UK high streets.
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NewsParliament launches inquiry into the state of the UK retail sector
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee has launched an inquiry into the UK retail sector, as tipped by Retail Week this morning.
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NewsVince Cable to unveil Government's multichannel growth plan for UK retail
Business secretary Vince Cable will today unveil the Government’s growth plan for UK retail, including a focus on boosting omnichannel retailers and overseas growth for luxury brands.
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NewsEbooks added to inflation 'shopping basket' for first time
Ebooks, blueberries and continental deli meat have been added to the Office for National Statistics’ inflation ‘shopping basket’ for 2013, reflecting the change in shopping trends.
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OpinionBlog: The Budget needs to fill in gaps on the high street
There is a week to go until the Chancellor reveals the Budget on March 20 and time is running out for retailers lobbying Government to freeze business rates in April.
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NewsVince Cable to unveil retail growth plan at Retail Week Live
Business secretary Vince Cable is set to give a keynote address at the Retail Week Live conference on Wednesday where he is expected to unveil the Government’s international growth plan for UK retail.
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NewsMPs debate Government support for retail sector
MPs joined forces on Wednesday to debate crucial issues the retail sector is facing and call on Government to acknowledge the sector’s value.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes jump 2.7% in February despite disappointing food sales
Retail like-for-likes unexpectedly jumped 2.7% in February, representing the fastest growth since December 2009.
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NewsHorse meat: latest round of product tests reveals no further horse DNA
No horse DNA has been found in the latest round of tests on processed meat products sold in UK stores, according to the BRC.
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NewsAsian and US tourists to drive 25% surge in West End spending by 2020
Spend in London’s West End is expected to surge 25% to £12.5bn by 2020, driven by Asian and US tourists shopping in the area.
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NewsConsumer confidence maintains three-point gain in February
Consumer confidence held steady in February, beating analysts’ expectations and maintaining the three-point gain in January, which took it to -26.
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NewsRetail sales expected to fall further in March amid 'bleak' outlook
Retail sales are forecast to fall 0.7% in March, dropping well below the 10-year average of 3.2% amid “bleak” prospects for the sector.
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NewsRetailers report slowdown in sales volumes growth, says CBI
Growth in sales volumes slowed in February as supermarkets reported the biggest decrease since November 2008, according to the CBI.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to unveil new green property lease policy
Marks & Spencer is to unveil a new property lease policy which will come with a “green clause” to facilitate better management of the environmental performance of its buildings.
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NewsGrowth stunted as retail business costs rocket £20bn in seven years
The cost of running retail businesses has soared by £20bn since 2006, driven by centrally set costs such as business rates.
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NewsRules on price comparison claims are relaxed by advertising bodies
Rules on price comparisons in advertising have been relaxed, allowing retailers to compare prices on a wider range of products.
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NewsHorse meat meeting with Government 'very positive' says Asda boss Andy Clarke
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke said the meeting between Government and retailers today to tackle the horse meat scandal was “very positive”.