Forecast
This coverage delivers expert forecasts and market outlooks for the UK retail industry, analysing economic indicators, consumer confidence, and sector performance across key retail categories. Retail Sector reports on sales projections, seasonal trends, inflation impacts, and strategic insights from analysts and industry leaders. Coverage spans both short- and long-term outlooks for high streets, e-commerce, and major retail segments, helping professionals anticipate shifts in demand, pricing, and investment. For decision-makers, this category offers data-driven intelligence to support planning, budgeting, and growth strategies in an evolving market environment.
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Jan- 2018 -10 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Moss Bros profit warning amid Christmas footfall drop
A disappointing performance during the Christmas period with drops in sales and footfall has forced Moss Bros to cut its profit forecast for the year. The menswear retailer said in a trading update for the 26 weeks to January 6 that, during the peak Christmas trading season throughout December, like-for-like…
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3 JanuaryNews
Next boosts profit forecast by £7m after stronger Christmas sales
Clothing retailer Next has raised its full year profit forecast by £7m after delivering a stronger than expected Christmas sales period. The period yielded a 1.5% increase in full-price sales from November 1 to December 24, attributed to strong online sales for winter clothing as customers prepared for the cold…
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