Households spend £4bn stockpiling ahead of Brexit
// Spending on no-deal Brexit stockpiling hits £4bn, according to new survey
// Several retailers have already said they have started stockpiling to ensure there...
Michael Murray: Sports Direct’s upmarket transformation will take 4 years
Mike Ashley's future son-in-law has said it would take Sports Direct at least 4 years before it completes its transformation.
Tesco is building support for online sales tax
// Tesco has been shoring up support for an online sales tax, according to PA
// CEO Dave Lewis wants to cut business rates by...
BRC: “The UK is now one quarter away from recession”
The BRC is urging the government to "take swift" action as it warned that the UK "is now one quarter away" from recession.
Michael Gove orders HMRC to help small retailers in no-deal Brexit
Michael Gove has reportedly ordered the HMRC to provide support to cash-strapped small retailers in the event of a no-deal Brexit
“Tupperware-style” retail makes a comeback with 27% growth
Tupperware-style social shopping is making a comeback.
Waterstones founder feels no guilt over indie bookstore closures
// Sir Tim Waterstone says he doesn't feel guilty about the closure of independent bookstores
// Waterstone founded the Waterstones book retail chain in 1982
//...
Councils sue 750 firms a day over business rates
While shops, pubs and restaurants struggle to meet sky-high property taxes, councils are suing 750 firms a day over business rate
Appeal launched after The Mall Walthamstow fire
A fundraising appeal has been launched for people who have been adversely affected by The Mall Walthamstow's recent fire.
Retailers meeting carbon emission targets 2 years early – BRC
Leading retailers have cut their carbon emissions by a third since 2005, according to a new report from the BRC.
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