Consumer and Retail in the News – Issue 289

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This article highlights the challenges ahead for retail. Already suffering with the legislative effects of minimum wage increases, apprenticeship levy, business rates reform and a perceived uncompetitiveness vs ecommerce, the concerns (even if not the reality) of Brexit is causing yet more pressure. As we move into the pre-Christmas trading peak, retailers will need to fill their boots and get their strategies for attracting customers through sales and discounting right if we are to avoid the January blues for yet more high street brands.

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