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Modest improvement in retail footfall during August

Shopper numbers down by 14.8% in August compared with three years ago, but 1.7% better than in July

Insider UK · Sep 1, 2022

Riyadh Economic Forum Studies Effects of Transition to New Work System

The Riyadh Economic Forum is currently studying the prospects and challenges of the new work system, including flexible and remote employment, given its importance in the labor market, especially following the Kingdom’s successful experience in adopting modern patterns during the Covid-19 pandemic. The establishment of the Riyadh Economic Forum, which…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 19, 2022

Odisha flood affects 4.67 lakh people in 12 districts

Improvement in flood situation is expected from August 18 morning

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2022

Retail for Scottish footfall remains worst in the UK

Shopper numbers decreased by 15.8% in June

Insider UK · Jul 7, 2022

Watch Scots racers' highs and lows in BTCC, British GT and SRC action

The stars of Scottish motorsport across track and rallying were out in force last weekend – catch up with the action in the BTCC, British GT Championship and Scottish Rally Championship here.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2022

Retail experts urge action by ministers over ‘meagre’ sales increases

Monthly figures for May 2022 show a slight increase in sales across retail but experts warn this is more to do with rising prices than rising volumes.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022

Watch the Jim Clark Rally and Scots aces in GT and BTCC action

Scots motorsport stars proved themselves to be fast and fabulous last weekend with podium finishes in the Jim Clark Rally, British GT Championship and other supporting events. You can find out all about the action and watch two video galleries here.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2022

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

Insider UK · Apr 28, 2022

Scottish retail sector edges closer to pre-pandemic levels

Ewan MacDonald-Russell, head of policy at SRC, said it is "too early to tell" if the figures represent the start of a "shopping revival.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2022

Pandemic costs retailers £5.8 billion in lost sales

Scottish Retail Consortium proposes five-point plan to save Scotland's high streets

Insider UK · Jan 20, 2022