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After more than two decades at the BRC, our Director of Food & Sustainability Andrew Opie has stepped down from his role.
Everyone across Britain's grocery market and food system thanks Andrew for his immense contribution over the years.
You can read his final interview with @TheGrocer here: thegrocer.co.uk/interviews/a…
What does the Budget mean for Scotland's retailers?🏴
Some thoughts from SRC Director David Lonsdale in today's @heraldscotland⬇️
scotsman.com/business/healey…
Retailers want to invest, create jobs and support local communities, but they need the right economic and policy environment to do so.
Read what Healey's Budget means for Wales and its retail industry👇
insidermedia.com/news/wales/…
It's Budget Day💼
Over the last six weeks, the BRC has been active in Westminster and around the country, raising the salience of the retail industry and making the case for lower costs.
The objective of Retailers and Government are aligned. Now it's time for decisions.
You can see all our Budget campaign work, including key media coverage, here: brc.org.uk/priorities/budget…
The British Retail Consortium retweeted
📈 Shop price inflation jumps in October
The latest @the_brc - @NIQ Shop Price Monitor shows headline inflation rising to 2.1% (from 1.4%), its highest since February 2024 and above the 3-month average of 1.6%. Prices rose 0.4% on the month. #ShopPrices #Inflation
🚨 NEW: BRC data shows shop prices have risen 2.1%
The Government must use tomorrow's Budget to cut costs and keep a lid on inflation.
Read more in @CityAM:
Latest crime data from @ONS shows a 2% drop in shop theft.
While welcome, the pace of progress is far too slow. We the Government to take action and confirm the commencement date for the standalone offence for abusing a retail worker.
No more delays.
thegrocer.co.uk/news/shop-th…
Households are looking to the Chancellor to tackle the cost of living challenge at the Budget.
Retailers are doing all they can to limit price rises, but with the industry paying 20% more in taxes than two years ago, there is no more room to manoeuvre.
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Great to show MP @JadeBotterill round her local Tesco Express, hearing from store manager Mo about Tesco's Stronger Starts scheme, which supports schools and charities🤝
With the Budget a week away, it is vital that Govt supports retailers who create jobs and drive growth🛒
Scotland has to compete for retail investment, and under the current system, retailers pay significantly more than their counterparts in England.
This imbalance stifles growth and hurts Scotland's largest private-sector employer.
From today's Herald:
heraldscotland.com/news/2665…
Liberal Democrat Business Spokesperson @sarahjolney1 writes for LBC calling for the Budget to back Britain's high streets.
Read more 👇
lbc.co.uk/article/growth-pos…
Intense competition in the grocery market has helped to stem rising inflation, even as fuel prices have risen sharply🥕
Retailers will need support at the Budget in order to keep a handle on the cost of living🛒
More analysis from our Lead economist Harvir⬇️
The British Retail Consortium retweeted
♻️ EPR, DRS and packaging policy are reshaping drinks retail
Join the @the_brc's Naomi Brandon-Bravo at Drink Tank for insight into regulatory change, sustainability and the implications for retailers and supply chains
Book now: drinktank.co.uk/live/en/page…
#DrinkTank
ALT This is a promotional image for "Drink Tank," highlighting an event for drinks buyers and decision makers. It features a circular photo of a speaker, identified as Naomi Brandon-Bravo, Head of Supply Chain and Sustainability at the British Retail Consortium. The event is scheduled in London on November 10. The background includes pink bubbles.
The Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system was designed to improve the UK's recycling. In reality, it has piled costs onto retailers and producers, while recycling rates have fallen.
The BRC, @Foodanddrinkfed, and @BritSoftDrinks agree - time for a rethink.
thegrocer.co.uk/news/scrap-f…
