Q1 Retail Sales Exceed Expectations and Beat Inflation
Lead: Retail sales in March exceeded expectations, showcasing a robust 5.3% year-over-year increase, beating inflation and reflecting genuine consumer...
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Retail Updates: Wilko’s Click and Collect, Sales Volumes Stagnant, and More
Lead: Wilko, the retailer that nearly collapsed last September, is making a comeback with a revamped click and collect...
Flat Retail Sales in March 2024
Lead: Retail sales volumes in March 2024 stagnated after a slight uptick the month before, as reported by the...
Rising Credit Card Debt Threatens Retail Sales in 2024
**Lead:** Consumer spending faces a potential slowdown as credit card debt skyrockets, signaling financial stress for many households. **Who:**...
Retail Sales Rise, Concerns Over Inflation and Debt Reduction
**Lead:** Retail sales in the UK saw a 1.1% increase in February, with food sales up by 6% but...
Retail Sales Slow Amidst Third Year of High Cost of Living Crisis
UK total retail sales grew by 1.2% year on year in January, down from a 4.2% increase in the...
Black Friday Expected to Boost Retail Sales by 88%
In a recent survey by Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index, 88% of retailers expect Black Friday to impact...
UK Retail Sales Decline Amidst Cost of Living Pressures and Market Challenges
In a recent report from the Office for National Statistics, UK retail sales declined 0.9% in September after a...
Retail Sales Decline in September Amidst Rising Costs and Unseasonable Weather
In a recent report by the ONS, UK retail sales fell 0.9% in September 2023 after rising 0.4% in...
UK Retail News Roundup: Profits, Lawsuits, and Sales Trends
The Co-operative Group (Co-op) reports £43m profits for H1, up from a £1m loss last year due to cost-saving...