Poundland on the Brink and Retail's £41bn Tax Bill
Poundland's slide towards administration puts around 11,000 jobs and a value price anchor on the high street at risk, just as the BRC warns retail faces £41 billion in business taxes this year. In the US, Aritzia, Etsy and Walmart show where growth and price pressure are heading, while Migros moves to centralise Switzerland's largest retailer.
00:00 Good morning, this is Decoding Retail
00:04 Poundland on the brink of administration
00:32 BRC: £41bn business tax bill for retail
01:02 Aritzia plans up to 14 US stores a year
01:23 Etsy active buyers grow for first time in 2 years
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