Economy

Retail sales growth continues

High street retailers have reported improved year-on-year sales for the third consecutive month, according to data gathered by the Confederation…

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UK gift card and voucher industry showing “steady growth”

The UK’s gift card and voucher industry has continued its steady growth in the third quarter of 2012, according to…

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BRC survey reveals shop occupancy rates at worst since records began

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that levels of high street occupancy are at the worst since records began.

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Watch sales on the decline but market growth increases, reports indicate

With three quarters of the year complete, a GfK report has indicated that the volume of watch sales is down…

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EU growth plan met with mixed reaction by the BRC

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has stated the European Commission’s new ‘Together for New Growth’ document shows good intentions, but…

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UK economy ‘returns to growth’

According to a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey, the UK economy returned to growth in the third quarter.

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Retail sales surprisingly strong in August

Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) concerning retail sales in August have proved a pleasant surprise,…

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CBI reports flat high street sales and expects business situation to deteriorate

UK high street sales were flat in August compared with last year. Despite this being in line with expectations, sentiment…

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Could rise in retail sales signal a stronger UK economy?

Better-than-forecasted sales figures have helped to raise hopes that the UK’s recession may not be as deep as first feared.

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UK retail sales ‘subdued’ in July

Despite better weather and the feel-good factor surrounding the start of the Olympic Games, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has…

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