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Retail sales saw ‘solid’ growth in final month of 2024, experts say

The Scottish Retail Consortium said 2024 on the whole, however, was a ‘tepid’ year for sales in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Shopper footfall in Scotland rose in October

Shopper footfall in Scotland rose in October

Shopping centre footfall increased by 3.5% year on year in October, new Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC)-Sensormatic figures show.

The Independent UK

Scottish footfall perks up, but remains below pre-pandemic levels

Scottish footfall perks up, but remains below pre-pandemic levels

The number of people visiting Scottish stores rose by 14.5% year-on-year in February

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Scots food producers blame Brexit for shortages as experts warn shelves could be empty for weeks

Scots shoppers have been confronted by empty shelves in recent days as the big supermarket chains struggle to obtain fresh produce.

Relaxation of rules on outdoor seating expected from end of March

The changes have all been backed in a consultation by the Scottish Government

Air fryer sales help Scottish retailers to best monthly performance in decades

Sales of the item in Scotland increased by 11.3% in December compared to the year before

Business leaders raise concerns about regulations and deposit return scheme

Scottish Retail Consortium director David Lonsdale said the deposit return scheme was an ‘enormous logistical exercise’.

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'Sigh of relief' on the high street as business rates frozen, Scottish Retail Consortium says

'Sigh of relief' on the high street as business rates frozen, Scottish Retail Consortium says

John Swinney responded to campaigning from Scottish business groups

‘Sigh of relief’ as Swinney freezes business rates, industry body says

‘Sigh of relief’ as Swinney freezes business rates, industry body says

The 2023-24 Scottish budget was laid out on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Scottish business leaders back youngsters ahead of results day

Scottish business leaders back youngsters ahead of results day

Letter to students is signed by leaders of the Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the CBI

Scottish shopper footfall struggles to recover from impact of pandemic

Scottish shopper footfall struggles to recover from impact of pandemic

FOOTFALL in Scotland’s shops has had the lowest rate of growth in the UK when compared with pre-pandemic levels, statistics show.

The National (Scotland)

Promising improvement in Scottish city centre footfall

Promising improvement in Scottish city centre footfall

The easing of Covid restrictions and the return of commuters saw more shoppers in shopping centres and on high streets

Plea for action to sustain improved Scottish shop vacancy rate

Plea for action to sustain improved Scottish shop vacancy rate

In the first quarter of 2022, the vacancy rate for Scottish shops decreased to 15.8%, from 16.1% in the fourth quarter of 2021. The latest Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) and Local Data Company figures put this a 0.5% higher than in the same point

21% decrease in footfall at Scottish shops sparks calls for swift action

21% decrease in footfall at Scottish shops sparks calls for swift action

David Lonsdale, director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, said there is an "urgent need to bring energy and vision" to the revival of Scotland's retail and high street destinations.

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Policymakers urged to help encourage people back into city centres

The wearing of face coverings in stores remains in place for now, but all other Covid-19 restrictions have been removed

Tory attempt to ditch workplace parking levy fails

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the Scottish Retail Consortium have opposed the scheme

Pandemic costs retailers £5.8 billion in lost sales

Scottish Retail Consortium proposes five-point plan to save Scotland's high streets

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Billions lost in sales as pandemic takes toll on shops, figures show

The Scottish Retail Consortium has called for more measures to help Scottish stores recover.

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