All Retail sales data articles
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News
Online sales in November off to ‘poor start’ ahead of Black Friday weekend
November ecommerce sales have gotten off to a “poor start” as sales dipped in the first two weeks of the month, according to IMRG’s online retail index.
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Analysis
Festive forecast: What’s in store for London’s West End this Christmas?
As retailers on London’s most iconic shopping streets gear up for the most important quarter of the year, the New West End Company (NWEC) has revealed the spending forecast for the festive season ahead.
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Retail Voice
Mid-year retail review: Analysing 2024 trends
As we reach the midpoint of the trading year, Board’s Matt Hopkins asks Better Decisions Group’s Tom Owen to evaluate how a trio of predictions are manifesting across their customers’ experiences and engagements.
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Retail Voice
Staying ahead of the payment curve: using customer data to drive growth
Creating long-lasting loyalty as well as giving shoppers a seamless experience is the holy grail for any business. Lloyds Bank’s Ajit Ramachandran takes a look at how retailers can use customer data to stay one step ahead of competitors
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Retail sales increase in July despite damp weather
Overall retail sales increased in July but saw a significant fall in the last two weeks of the month as a result of bad weather.
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Exclusive: Belfast revealed as best value retail location in the UK
Belfast city centre offers retailers the best value compared with any other location in the UK, an exclusive ranking for Retail Week has revealed.
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Data
UK retail sales given Mother’s Day boost
UK retail sales rose in March due to consumers shopping for Mother’s Day.
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February retail sales benefit from Valentine’s Day boost
UK retail sales saw a steady increase in the month of February, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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Retail sales inch up as consumers prepare for a ‘difficult winter’
Retail sales grew in September, driven by sales of clothing, energy-efficient appliances and small furnishings such as blankets, as consumers gear up for higher energy bills this winter.
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Analysis
Research: 57 retail bosses reveal plans to navigate 2023
The bosses of leading retailers including Primark, Ikea, Waitrose, Under Armour, ProCook, River Island and McDonald’s have spoken in-depth to Retail Week for a landmark new report – Retail 2023.
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Retail sales inch up in July boosted by online promotions
Retail sales rose in the month of July, largely due to an uptick in non-store trading.
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Retail sales volumes plummet as inflation takes its toll
Retail sales inched up in July, but volumes fell when soaring inflation is taken into account
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Retail sales fall below lockdown levels as cost-of-living crisis deepens
Retail sales slumped in June to levels not seen since the depths of the pandemic.
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Retail sales tumble in May as consumers cut back on food shopping
Retail sales dropped in the month of May as the cost-of-living crisis hit consumer wallets.
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Platinum jubilee drives footfall bounce as grocers report strong trading
The extended platinum jubilee bank holiday was a boon for retail footfall, as some grocers reported strong sales in alcohol and commemorative food products despite the cost-of-living crisis.
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Data: Retail sales rebound in January driven by home improvement trends
Retail sales rose in January after a disappointing December.
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Data: Retail sales inch up in October boosted by early Christmas shopping
Retail sales rose for the first time in three months as shoppers prepared for the festive season.
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Retail sales rise in April as pent-up demand brings shoppers back to store
Retail sales increased last month as shoppers flocked back to bricks-and-mortar stores following reopening on April 12.
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Online sales growth strong in February as clothing sales rise
Online sales growth has stayed strong in February as lockdown shopping habits continued.
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Retail sales return to growth but reopening concerns remain
Retail sales returned to growth in February having shrunk in January but the BRC warned that many retailers were worried about getting through to the provisional April 12 reopening date.