UK Consumer Spending Surges Amidst Rising Costs
In a post-Plan B world, consumer card spending surged 13.7% year-on-year in February, with essential items up 12%, driven...
February
Footfall Strengthens Amid Largest Monthly Rise Since June
In February, footfall improved slightly compared to January, showing a -20.7% gap from 2019 levels, according to Springboard. This...
February Footfall Decline Signals Retail Fragility
In February, high street footfall dropped by 7.8% as heavy rain impacted shoppers, while shopping centers saw a smaller...
Retail Sales Decline Amidst Weather and Coronavirus Worries
In February, total in-store retail sales dropped 0.9% due to poor weather and coronavirus concerns, while online sales increased...
Strong Online Retail Growth in February Despite Weather Challenges
Online retail delivery orders increased by 7% in February compared to last year, but dropped 21% from January, likely...