All Consumer confidence articles – Page 4
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Consumer confidence boosted in February as vaccine rollout continues
Consumer confidence jumped in February as the UK looks forward to a post-pandemic future.
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Vaccine promises do little to boost consumer confidence
Consumer confidence dropped at the beginning of the year, despite promises that the vaccine would bring life back to normal.
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Consumer confidence rises in time for Christmas
After reaching a six-month low in November, consumer confidence climbed this month as the UK entered the festive season.
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Chancellor unveils new £4bn ‘levelling-up fund’ as part of spending review
The chancellor of the exchequer has unveiled plans for a £4bn “levelling-up fund” as part of his spending review today.
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Consumer confidence slips to six-month low as coronavirus restrictions tighten
UK consumer confidence fell to its lowest ebb since the spring as coronavirus restrictions tightened, leaving one in three hospitality businesses wondering whether they will survive.
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Analysis
Analysis: Which Covid trends are here to stay?
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has upended almost every part of society and few sectors have been more challenged than retail. Retail Week looks at some of the Covid-driven changes that will outlast even the virus.
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Consumer confidence risks ‘double dip’ as personal finance fears mount
Consumer confidence is at risk of dropping sharply in the run-up to Christmas as shopper anxiety about the economy is compounded by growing unemployment concerns.
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Analysis
Recovery 2021: How retailers can emerge stronger in the year ahead
As we race towards the end of the year and strategies for 2021 start to take shape, we take a look at how retailers can make easy wins and face the year ahead with confidence – themes that are central to RWRC’s Recovery 2021 masterclass
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Consumer confidence climbs in September but new restrictions loom
Consumer confidence rose in September as people began to return to offices, shops and restaurants.
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Retail Voice
Will it be bells or balls for the 2020 Christmas peak?
As the golden quarter approaches, we usually find that retail analysts start issuing predictions for the upcoming peak season. Unsurprisingly, these are slower coming through at the moment. Covid-19 has thrown out the rule book.
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Concerns over job losses plague consumer confidence
Consumer confidence remained the same for the second month running, as customers face growing economic concerns.
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Retail Voice
How masks will instil consumer confidence in retail once more
Popping a mask into your pocket when you leave the house has quickly become the norm and now face coverings are helping retail get back on its feet, says Richard Mears, founder and CEO of Breathe Happy
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Consumer confidence holds steady despite mounting job losses
Consumer confidence held its position in July as shoppers’ trepidation about the economy was offset by increased optimism in their personal finances.
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Government issues new guidance on face coverings in England
The government has issued its full guidance on mandatory face covering in shops in England, less than 12 hours before the rules are due to come into force.
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Retail Voice
Data: How coronavirus has altered shoppers' mindsets
Shoppers will favour local stores as life gets back on track, despite more than half of Brits being worried that their finances will be severely affected, new YouGov stats reveal.
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Consumer confidence inches up despite economic uncertainty
Consumer confidence has risen in the two weeks since non-essential shops reopened despite ongoing disruption due to the pandemic.
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Consumer confidence rises in June as non-essential stores reopen
Consumer confidence rose month on month in June as shoppers felt more optimistic about the economy and their personal finances looking ahead.
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Consumer confidence tumbles with ‘no sign of bounce-back’
Consumer confidence fell further at the end of May as uncertainty surrounding the post-lockdown economy continued to swirl.
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Consumer confidence ‘severely depressed’ despite improvement
The latest consumer confidence data showed a small improvement in sentiment, but overall it is still low.
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Coronavirus: Consumer confidence stabilises after early-April crash
Consumer confidence has stabilised after crashing at the start of the coronavirus crisis, although experts have refused to rule out a further slump to record lows.