Retailers “hope for brighter sales” after delayed purchases
The British Retail Consortium has released combined March and April total sales figures, reporting delayed sales for the season.
Early Easter spending drove uplift in March food sales
BRC has released data from the five weeks ending 30th March 2024, commenting that retail growth was “largely driven” by an early Easter.
Retailers provide “cracking deals” as cocoa prices remain high – BRC
BRC has reported that Easter treats were more expensive in 2024 due to high cocoa and sugar prices, as food inflation decelerated.
BRC spearheads food waste reduction campaign in letter to Minister
The BRC has led an open letter in collaboration with food waste company Too Good To Go, calling for mandatory public food waste reporting.
Retailers call for action to reform Apprenticeship Levy system
Multiple food retailers and trade bodies are calling for urgent action to reform the “broken Apprenticeship Levy system”.
