Retail figures

EMBARGOED TO 0001 FRIDAY MAY 3 File photo dated 24/12/16 of a man carrying bags in the Broadmead shopping area of Bristol. The next first minister must "prioritise economic growth" to mitigate reduced footfall in Scottish shops, a retail body has said. The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) said whoever is next to lead the Scottish Government must also "scrap the mooted public health surtax on grocers". It comes as the SRC revealed shop footfall decreased by 3.6% last month when compared with the previous April. Issue date: Friday May 3, 2024.