Industry leaders fear trading will be harder and more costly without comprehensive deal

London department store is big tourist attraction for Chinese shoppers

EU Parliament president says sides should be ‘way more ambitious’ with trade agreement

In the fourth quarter, volumes fell by 1%, their worst performance since early 2017

But analysts warn about rise in credit card defaults in first quarter of the year

In the UK insolvencies have jumped by more than a fifth since 2016

Latest data bucks trend of slowing consumer spending ahead of Brexit deadline

British Retail Consortium ‘extremely concerned’ about effects of disorderly Brexit

Many retailers forced to cut prices to lure shoppers as Tesco outperforms rivals

Mike Ashley tells MPs mainstream high street is ‘already dead’

Some Britons aren’t taking any chances on Brexit, and already have plans in place in case Britain runs out of food

Poor weather and early Easter create testing environment for retailers

Persuading shoppers to part with their cash will be tougher than ever in Brexit Britain

Impact of online shopping and increases in the cost of living have hit stores

British Retail Consortium numbers buck trend of weakening consumer spending

With annual inflation pushing towards 3% Britons are becoming cautious in spending

Consumers feel squeeze from faster inflation as retail sales decline 0.7%

First-quarter sales down for first time since 2011, says British Retail Consortium

British Retail Consortium warns consumers to expect retail prices to rise from January

Cheese product is targeted at millennials and working parents