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Jan 3, 2025 · Food and grocery spending in UK convenience stores is projected to reach £43.2bn by 2028, after increasing by a compound annual growth rate of 2% between now and then.

Mar 22, 2004 · News featured on Talking Retail. The hub for grocery retail.

Jan 30, 2025 · The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has responded to chancellor Rachel Reeves speech in which she outlined government plans for growth. The plans include major infrastructure projects, faster planning decisions, and a focus on skills, but many in the retail industry will be considering whether any ...

Jan 29, 2025 · The 2025 Rural Shop Report, launched today (29 January) sets out the ways that rural retailers make a difference in their communities, making a case for further support from government to ensure that rural shops can continue to play their essential role in the future.

Nov 19, 2024 · Dear Chancellor, Economic consequences of the Autumn Budget for UK retail. We are writing to share our significant concerns about the impact of the Budget on the retail industry and the economic consequences for inflation, employment and investment.

Oct 18, 2024 · The accountant and consultant said today (18 October) that eight consecutive quarters of improved consumer sentiment mark the highest level of confidence since the second quarter of 2019.

Jan 23, 2025 · According to BRC-Opinium data, consumer expectations over the next three months of their personal financial situation dropped to -4 in January, down from -3 in December. Expectations for the state of the economy worsened to -34 in January, down from -27, personal spending on retail fell to -9 in ...

Jan 30, 2025 · More details of the agenda for the inaugural Talking Retail Live, taking place at the iconic KIA Oval, London on Thursday 27 March 2025, have been announced. For innovative ways to optimise operations and reduce costs, attendees can join the morning panel discussion at the event titled 'Clever ...

Sep 10, 2024 · Taking place at the iconic Kia Oval cricket ground in London on Thursday 20 March 2025, Talking Retail Live will bring together operators and suppliers from across the sector to discuss the big issues affecting independent convenience retailers in 2025.