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Consumer Confidence

This coverage explores trends and insights into consumer confidence and their impact on the UK retail sector. Reporting includes survey data, economic indicators, shopper sentiment, and analysis of how confidence levels influence spending patterns, sales performance, and strategic planning. Designed for retail executives and managers, it provides context for understanding demand fluctuations and preparing for market challenges.

Consumer Confidence

This coverage explores trends and insights into consumer confidence and their impact on the UK retail sector. Reporting includes survey data, economic indicators, shopper sentiment, and analysis of how confidence levels influence spending patterns, sales performance, and strategic planning. Designed for retail executives and managers, it provides context for understanding demand fluctuations and preparing for market challenges.

Shoe Zone profits fall to £3.3m

Shoe Zone has revealed its profit before tax has fallen to £3.3m, down from £10.1m, in the…

Greggs Q4 sales rise 7.4% as chain outperforms weak market

Greggs has reported that total sales for the fourth quarter ended 27 December 2025 rose…

M&S sees record Christmas as food sales hit market share milestone

Marks and Spencer’s Christmas trading saw progress amid its turnaround strategy, with food…

Primark warns of lower profits amid weak European performance

Primark has warned that profits this year will be lower than previously expected after a…

‘Dismal December’ as Christmas fails to boost retail sales, BDO finds

Total like-for-like retail sales across discretionary spending categories fell by 1.4% in…

Claire’s and TOFS near administration, 2,500 jobs at risk

Accessories chain Claire’s and discount retailer The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) are…

Seasalt plans 10 new shops a year despite industry slowdown

Seasalt Cornwall plans to open about 10 new shops a year, pressing ahead with expansion…

UK consumer confidence edges up but remains flat year-on-year

UK consumer confidence rose modestly in December, but remained unchanged from a year…

UK retail sales dip in November amid weaker Black Friday boost

UK retail sales volumes fell slightly in November, as a weaker-than-usual Black Friday…

Consumer confidence remains subdued despite slight December uptick

Consumer confidence remained weak in December despite a modest improvement in expectations…