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Battle to woo people back to the high street Aug 24 2011

AS inflation rises and the economic crisis drags on, the UK's high streets are scarred with boarded-up shop fronts. Christopher Knox sees how the North East reflects the decline in retail.Read

Insolvencies up 20% but it’s not entirely gloomy Jul 21 2011

INSOLVENCY rates among North East businesses have risen over 20% in the last year, although the region’s manufacturing is defying the slump with business failure rates in this sector falling.Read

Shoppers spent as snow worries melted away Feb 08 2011

SHOPPERS eager to hit the high street after being trapped at home by the snow helped retail sales bounce back in January, says the British Retail Consortium (BRC).Read

More pain for consumers as further price hikes promised Jan 12 2011

THE rate of inflation of goods sold in shops increased in December and consumers have been warned that more rises are on the way.Read

Shoppers cut back on buying presents Jan 11 2011

RETAIL sales put in their worst performance for eight months in December as snowy weather and money worries caused shoppers to cut back on buying Christmas presents, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium.Read

Retailers fear shoppers won't part with cash Dec 07 2010

RETAIL experts warned the key Christmas trading period hangs in the balance after figures showed high street sales growth slowed last month.Read

Boost for retail sector but fears over cuts remain Sep 07 2010

BACK-to-school clothing and computer sales gave the retail sector a boost last month, but experts warn that anxiety over fierce government spending cuts is still shaking consumer confidence.Read

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