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US retail sales grow in April ahead of expected tariff price increases

Retail sales increased across the United States in April, as consumers stocked up on goods to avoid the impending higher prices set to come with tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, published by the National Retail Federation. “Spending rose again in April, driven largely by consumers continuing to pull purchases forward to stay...

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US retail sales grow 'moderately' in March amid tariff worries

Retail sales in the United States grew in March following two consecutive months of decline. However, the increase in retail sales was 'moderate' as consumers remain cautious and concerned about the impact of climbing tariffs, according to the latest CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. "Retail sales increased in March but only moderately, and the spending...

Retail

2020 sees slow start for UK retailers

The new decade has been a slow start for UK’s retailers, which saw sales increase just 0.4 percent compared to 2.2 percent last year. According to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor, this is above both the three-month and 12-month average declines of 0.4 percent and 0.2 percent percent respectively, with the 12-month average hitting a “new...

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UK retail figures disappointing in February

The BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for February reveals that UK retail sales values were down 0.4% on a like-for-like basis from February 2010, when sales had risen 2.2%. Consumers' underlying uncertainty about jobs and incomes resurfaced, hitting clothing, footwear and homeware sales. Internet, mail-order and phone sales growth fell further in...

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London retail sales lowest since 2005

UK retail sales may have risen 1.2% compared with November 2006, however London's sales have seen a decline. According to the Retail Sales Monitor, sales in Central London in November were 0.4% higher than a year earlier, the weakest since October 2005 and compared with an 8.5% year-on-year increase in November 2006, when sales were recovering...