Retailers

Bira opposed to proposed relaxation of Sunday trading laws

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has expressed concern for proposed relaxation of Sunday trading laws. Under plans being suggested…

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Sunday trading deregulation would be a ‘slap in the face’ for key workers, says Usdaw

Shopworkers union Usdaw has titled government plans for Sunday trading deregulation as a “slap in the face” for key workers…

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Lincolnshire pet shop owners step down after almost two decades

The owners of a Lincolnshire pet shop have announced they are stepping down from their ownership after running the business…

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Bira welcomes business rates revaluation postponement in Wales

The British Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed the decision by the Welsh government to delay the revaluation of business rates. …

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Consumer confidence slips further amid UK lockdown

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has decreased by two points over the past two weeks. In the market research firm’s…

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Bira creates five-step guide to help independent retailers open again

The British Independent Retailers Association has created a five-step guide to help independent retailers open again with confidence later this…

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Biggest decline in shop prices since 2006

May shop prices tumbled at the fastest rate of decline since 2006, falling by 2.4% against a 1.7% decrease in…

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Isle of Wight pet shop launches zoo fundraiser

A pet shop has launched a fundraiser in efforts to support a struggling local zoo amid the ongoing lockdown. Wight…

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Trixie promotes Henning Bundtzen to new organisational development role

Global pet company Trixie has announced the promotion Henning Bundtzen to a newly created position of organisational development. Bundtzen joined…

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Raw pet food store opens its doors

A new store that specialises in raw pet food has today opened its doors in Telford today (1 June). Plans…

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