BRC finds grocery sales up as retail sales decline
The British Retail Consortium has looked at retail spending over the four weeks to 23rd November, finding grocery spending was up despite a fall in total retail sales.
BRC says food sales “may see a boost” following election
The British Retail Consortium said it expects improved shopper confidence following the General Election.
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.
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”.
