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Middle East Conflict Contributes to Retail Sales Decline in April

The BRC and KPMG have published retail sales data for April, c overing the 4 weeks from 5 April – 2 May 2026.   Key points: UK Total retail sales decreased by 3% year on year...
12 May 2026

UK Store News

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Lidl GB Expands ‘Lidl & Go’ Trial to Seven Stores

Self-scanning tool ‘Lidl & Go’ now available to shoppers in seven stores across the country following successful friends and family pilot. New features enable customers to...
11 May 2026

UK People News

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A Third of Tradespeople Say Their Job Affects Their Mental Health

New research reveals one in three tradies say their job is harming their mental wellbeing, with cost pressures, workload and theft fears driving stress More than half (53%) of joiners...
11 May 2026

International News

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Norcros to Sell Remaining South African Business

Norcros plc ("Norcros" or the "Group"), a market-leading group of brands specialising in design-led, sustainable bathroom products across the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, South Africa and select...
12 May 2026

Digital Retail News

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eBay Rejects Unsolicited Proposal from GameStop

eBay Inc. today announced that, following a thorough review with the support of its financial and legal advisors, the company's Board of Directors has determined to reject GameStop's unsolicited,...
12 May 2026
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Thank you for the excellent presentation that you gave at Woodbury Park on Thursday morning. It was very interesting and thought-provoking for our Retail members. The feedback has been excellent.

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Martin Elliott. Chief Executive - Home Hardware.
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