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Firms occupying larger premises in Scotland are set to pay £54.7 million more than their equivalent-sized counterparts down south in the coming year, from 1 April. The figures have prompted the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) to reiterate its call for rates parity with England and for the int

Scottish retail sales experienced a slight decline in February 2025, according to the latest figures. Total sales decreased by 0.4% compared to the previous year, although when adjusted for inflation, there was a modest 0.3% increase. Like-for-like sales remained flat.

Following a 1.0% increase in January, Scottish retail footfall experienced a 0.3% decline in February compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) and Sensormatic Solutions.

New figures reveal a significant rise in shoplifting across Scotland, with a reported 18% increase in the year ending December 2024. This brings the total to over 43,000 incidents, a jump of 89% compared to 2020.

Scottish retail sales saw a modest boost in January, with total sales up 1.5% compared to the same period last year.

Scottish retail footfall saw a modest increase in January, rising by 1.0% year-on-year, a slight improvement from December's 1.5% decline. Shopping centres and retail parks experienced growth, with retail parks showing a particularly strong performance, up 5.7%. Edinburgh and Glasgow also saw increa

Scottish retail sales experienced a slight uptick in December 2024, with a 0.8% increase compared to December 2023, when sales grew by 1.9%.

Sales rose during Black Friday week as Scottish shoppers embraced deals both online and in-store, providing a much-needed boost to retailers. The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has published data on shopping patterns on the Black Friday week (Sunday to Saturday sales figures) compared to the equiv

Scottish retail sales experienced a 3.3% decrease compared to November 2023, when they had grown 2.6%. This was below the 3-month average decrease of 0.1% and below the 12-month average growth of 0.5%. Adjusted for inflation, there was a year-on-year decrease of 2.3%.

Nine business groups representing the retail industry have jointly written to the Scottish Government’s Finance Secretary, Shona Robison MSP, asking her to ensure retailers in Scotland are awarded rates relief for 2025-26. It follows the decision unveiled in the UK Budget to award the retail,

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has written to Scottish Ministers calling on them to ditch the mooted surtax on grocery stores and deliver competitive business rates. The call comes in the wake of the UK Government’s colossal increase in employer’s national insurance contributions w

As the build up to Black Friday and the festive trading period begins, the Scottish Retail Consortium and trade union Usdaw are combining to urge the public to be kind and considerate to all retail workers and fellow customers when doing their shopping this Christmas and play their part in creating

Scottish retail sales saw minimal growth in October 2024, increasing by just 0.1% in real terms compared to the previous year, continuing a trend of stagnant growth observed since June, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC). Total sales dipped by 0.7% compared to October 2023, when they

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has welcomed the backing of Scottish Ministers over the reintroduction of tax-free shopping for international visitors. It comes ahead of the new Chancellor of the Exchequer’s UK Budget.

A new analysis from the Scottish Retail Consortium has suggested shops in Scotland could see a £13 million hike in their business rates bills from April. The latest ONS Consumer Price Index reveals that inflation stood at 1.7% last month. September’s inflation rate is what UK Ministers t