Retail sales growth slowed in the year to January 2013, according to the CBI’s first monthly Distributive Trades Survey of the New Year. The survey, covering the first fortnight of January 2013, shows 41% of retailers reported increased sales volumes
Clothing and footwear has sold well in November with cold weather driving boots, woollens and coat sales, according to Barry Knight, head of retail at Grant Thornton UK LLP. Commenting on the latest monthly retail sales figures from the Office
Retail sales volumes in November 2010 were 1.1% higher than in November 2009, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Food stores decreased by 1.3% – this is the fifth consecutive fall, while non-food stores increased by 3.6%. Within
Sales on the high street were higher than a year ago in October, according to the latest CBI monthly Distributive Trades Survey. The figure was positive for the fourth month in a row, and retailers predict a slightly faster increase
Retail sales volumes decreased by 0.5% between July and August, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Food stores decreased by 0.5% while non-food stores decreased by 0.7%. Within non-food stores there were decreases across all sectors apart from
Grocers were among the strongest performers in August, according to the latest CBI quarterly Distributive Trades Survey. Clothing, durable household goods, footwear and leather, and hardware and DIY also did well; boosted by better weather at the beginning of August,
Grocers, clothing and footwear retailers were among the star performers on the high street in July, according to the the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey. It found sales on the high street increased in July compared with a year ago,
The Co-operative is extending its own brand range of fabric conditioners to include two new premium products featuring a new scent technology. The additions are available in two varieties: The Co-operative Aroma Burst Fresh Breeze Concentrated Fabric Conditioner, which has
The volume of sales on the high street fell again in June, compared with a year ago, according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey. But the decline was slower than expected and than last month, and retailers are hopeful
