Proposals to cut business rates would have virtually no impact
Proposals to cut business rates if a Conservative government is re-elected would only see business’s bill cut by a tiny fraction.
Black Friday, furniture and flooring help John Lewis to sales rise
John Lewis saw a double-digit sales rise in the past week, driven by Black Friday and higher furniture and flooring sales.
Dunelm raises profit forecast
Dunelm has told shareholders it expects to see higher profits than expected.
Business rates appeals jump
The number of businesses waiting for challenges over increased business rates to be resolved has risen by more than a third in three months, according to new figures.
Orkney copying dispute settled
Soft furnishing brand Portfolio Home has won a copying dispute over its bestselling Orkney bedlinen.
Pre-Brexit stockpiling sees Balta lift UK sales
Pre-Brexit stockpiling by UK retailers helped Balta achieve ‘modest sales growth against a generally challenging and volatile environment’ in the UK in the third quarter. Overall residential caret sales were flat.
John Lewis sees sales rebound as it sets record
John Lewis has seen sales rebound in the past week, setting a new record.
Showroom for Bedeck as flagship store sees facelift
Homewares company Bedeck has opened a trade showroom on the site where the company was founded and revamped its flagship stores.
Retail sales edge up in November
Retail sales edged up in November, adjusting for the later Black Friday, according to the BRC/KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for November.
Heal’s to open outlet store
Heal’s is to open an outlet store next month.
