Consumer Confidence
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Aug- 2021 -10 AugustHigh Street
July sales increase 6.4% but remain below yearly average
On a total basis, sales increased by 6.4% in July, against a growth of 3.2% in July 2020, according to…
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6 AugustHigh Street
Footfall stalls due to ‘turbulent’ July weather, says BRC
Total footfall across the UK declined 28% for the four weeks to 31 July 2021 when compared to the same…
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4 AugustComment
Why the coming economic boom will be bigger than we think
The world has been turned upside down in the past 18 months, making predictions a tougher game than ever. Economists…
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Jul- 2021 -23 JulyHigh Street
Consumer confidence surpasses pre-pandemic levels
Consumer confidence increased to -7 this month, according to GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index, which is ahead of pre-pandemic levels previously…
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9 JulyHigh Street
June sees LFL retail sales rise by 52.1%
Total like-for-like (LFL) retail sales increased by 52.1% in June, according to the latest BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker. The…
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Jun- 2021 -25 JuneCoronavirus
Consumer confidence remains stable despite restrictions delay
Consumer confidence remained stable at -9 in June despite the government’s recent announcement to delay the easing of Covid-19 restrictions,…
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17 JuneSport & Leisure
Halfords profits soar in FY21 amid cycling boom
Halfords has welcomed a “strong” year of trading, as pre-tax profit soared by 72.3% to £96.3m in its preliminary results…
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14 JuneDIY
Cox & Cox invests in consumer protection as sales soar
Homeware retailer Cox and Cox has joined the Furniture and Home Improvement Ombudsman (FHIO) amid reported sales growth of 74.5%…
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11 JuneEconomy
Retail sector boosted by ‘buoyant’ sales
The UK’s retail sector in May has been boosted by “buoyant” sales, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Over…
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11 JuneAnalysis
The embedded finance revolution in retail
The retail sector is in the midst of a huge digital transformation. From digital wallets and savings accounts, to frictionless…
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