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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

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%.