Green shoots for retail sales

The report detailed that computer and telecommunications equipment had a greater representation on all freight lines in February

Good Weather Helps Drive Retail Sales Growth Amid ‘Challenging’ Trading Conditions

The latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor shows that retailers experienced a better-than-expected March as warm Spring weather and Mother’s Day boosted demand for gardening, DIY, food, health & beauty, and jewellery products. Total retail sales rose 1.1% last month, keeping (more…) The post Good Weather Helps Drive Retail Sales Growth Amid ‘Challenging’ Trading Conditions appeared first on KamCity.

Despite 'a challenging global geopolitical landscape' there is a small rise in retail demand - London Business News

This year, Easter is in April, while last year it was in March. This calendar change distorts the year on year sales comparisons – resulting in an artificially higher April,… The post Despite ‘a challenging global geopolitical landscape’ there is a small rise in retail demand appeared first on London Business News

Data shows retail sales increase in March

UK Total retail sales increased by 1.1% year on year in March, against a growth of 3.5% in March 2024, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. This was below the 3-month average growth of 1.6% and above the 12-month average growth of 0.6%. Last… This story continues at Data shows retail sales increase in March Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

UK sales increase 1.1% in March thanks to good weather boost

UK Total retail sales increased by 1.1% year on year in March, against a growth of 3.5% in March 2024, with gardening and DIY sales being boosted by good weather. New data from the BRC and KPMG revealed that the increase was below the 3-month average growth of 1.6% and above the 12-month average growth of 0.6%. In the five weeks to 5 April, food sales increased by 1.6% year on year in March, against a growth of 8.3% in March 2024. This was below…

Green shoots for retail sales