Retail Job Losses in 2024

How many retail jobs were lost in 2024 according to the article?

• 55,914

• 169,395

• 200,000

• 170,000

Which major chains' collapse contributed to the retail job losses in 2024?

• Homebase and Ted Baker

• Carpetright and Altus Group

• Sky News and Sky Bet

• Lloyds Pharmacy and The Body Shop

What percentage of retail job losses in 2024 resulted from the collapse of businesses?

• 41.9%

• 50%

• 33%

• 25%

What is the expected impact of the business rates discount change in 2025?

• Increase in retail jobs

• Decrease in national insurance contributions

• Rise in bills for independent retailers

• Increase in discounts for business rates

Who is the director of the Centre for Retail Research mentioned in the article?

• Alex Probyn

• Professor Joshua Bamfield

• Altus Group

• Sky News

What is the predicted number of retail job losses in 2025?

• 200,000

• 169,395

• 170,000

• 202,000

What is the new business rates discount percentage starting from 1 April 2025?

• 50%

• 75%

• 40%

• 25%

What is the predicted additional cost to the retail sector due to changes in business rates?

• £110,000

• £2.3bn

• £688m

• £5,024