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Warm weather sales boost will be wiped out by rising business costs, says Bira

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An independent retailers association said this week that its members believe warm weather and forthcoming bank holidays will provide a boost to sales. The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) made its comments after data showing increased consumer spending in April, but warned that rising business…

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