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Scottish high streets saw shopper numbers fall again in July, with footfall dropping by 1.3% year-on-year.

Retailers are warning that UK government tax policies are driving up prices and threatening jobs, a new survey from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed.

A three-month period of growth for Scottish retail came to an end in June, with total sales decreasing by 0.4% compared to June 2024 – when they had decreased by 3.4%.

Scottish retail sales saw a significant upturn in April, with total sales increasing by 4.5% compared to the same period in 2024.

Scottish shopper footfall experienced a significant rebound in April, largely driven by the Easter holiday period falling within the month, in contrast to March 2024.

Scottish retail sales saw a slight increase in March 2025, rising by 0.3% compared to the same period last year, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium. Figures covering the five weeks to 5 April, suggest this modest growth is considered noteworthy given that the comparison month, March 20

Scottish retail footfall saw a significant decline in March, primarily attributed to Easter falling in April this year compared to March in 2024.

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