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Shoppers urged to show ‘patience, kindness and consideration’ to retail staff

The Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw have launched the ’tis the season to ShopKind’ campaign to tackle abuse of shop staff.

The Independent UK

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

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

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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

Insider UK

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.

Daily Record

Relaxation of rules on outdoor seating expected from end of March

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

Insider UK

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

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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’.

The Independent UK

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

John Swinney responded to campaigning from Scottish business groups

Insider UK

‘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

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

Insider UK

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

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

Insider UK

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

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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.

Insider UK

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

Insider UK

Tory attempt to ditch workplace parking levy fails

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

Insider UK

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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