Disposable Income
This coverage analyses how changes in disposable income influence UK retail performance and consumer behaviour. Reporting explores economic indicators, spending patterns, affordability challenges, and their impact on retail sales, pricing strategies, and category performance. Designed for professionals assessing market conditions, forecasting demand, and shaping strategies in response to household financial trends.
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Sep- 2018 -7 SeptemberEconomy
August high street sales one of ‘worst on record’ as shoppers steer clear
August high street sales have been described as “one of the worst on record” by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. According to the firm’s High Street Sales Tracker (HSST) for August, UK high street sales declined 2.7% year-on-year – making it the worst August decline for three years. BDO…
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4 SeptemberHigh Street
Retail sales growth slows during August
UK retail sales growth continued to slow during August as the summer boost comes to an end, according to figures from the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. In August, UK retail sales increased by 0.2% on a like-for-like basis compared with the same period the previous year. On a total basis,…
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Feb- 2018 -9 FebruaryHigh Street
UK high street sees ‘glacial growth’ in January
In the month of January, total like-for-like sales were up by 0.6% compared to 0.1% for the same month last year, according to business advisory firm BDO’s High Street Tracker report. Excluding the drop in January 2017, the growth this month for the traditional sales season was still the lowest…
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