July retail sales hit by jittery consumer mood, BRC reports

Worried shoppers are reining in spending

Source: Chris Ratcliffe / Rex Features

Retail like-for-like sales rose by just 0.5% in July as shoppers’ fear of looming public spending cuts took hold.

 

Already have an account?

Want to read more?

Register for LIMITED guest access

Register now

Get premium access

£5 A MONTH for 3 months

Subscribe now