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Independent retailers warn of bleak outlook for 2026
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Industry Reports

Independent retailers warn of bleak outlook for 2026

Diversification Is Survival for Independents
Features

Diversification isn't optional anymore - it's your survival strategy

​Chancellor Rachel Reeves during a visit to Sainsbury's Sydenham Superstore
Industry News

Retail sales surge offers boost to retailers after tough Golden Quarter

Bira Challenges Pub-Only Business Rates Relief
Industry Reports

Bira challenges government over 'fundamentally misdirected' pub-only business rates relief

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UK retail footfall January recovery
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Industry Reports

Footfall expected to pick up as January showed signs of recovery

amend business rates CCTV valuation
Industry Reports

Calls raised to amend business rates regime to remove CCTV, security equipment for property valuation

View along the main street in the centre of Tenby, South Wales
Industry News

Wales unveils 15% rates relief for hospitality amid concerns over uneven support

High Street warnings over pub-only rates relief

Research justifies High Street warnings over pub-only rates relief

​A Marks and Spencer sign
Supermarket

M&S reports 5.6 per cent rise in Christmas food, offsetting slip in clothes

​People shop on Oxford Street for post Boxing Day sales
Industry Reports

Boxing Day footfall slips year on year despite strong weekly uplift

UK consumers to spend £3.81bn on Boxing Day sales
Industry Reports

Consumers to spend '£3.81bn on Boxing Day' as sales reach highs since 2021

​Shoppers pass window displays advertising Black Friday discounted sales
Industry News

Black Friday boost fails to lift November sales as shoppers stay cautious

kitchen knives on display
Industry News

Government consults on mandatory licensing for knife sales

Festive footfall begins to build
Industry Reports

Festive footfall begins to build

Downing Street Christmas lights small businesses
Industry News

Small businesses celebrated at annual Downing Street Christmas lights switch-on

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