All Consumer confidence articles
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NewsWest End fears weakest Christmas sales growth since pandemic
London’s West End is on track to record its lowest festive season sales growth since the pandemic, as nervous shoppers rein in spending ahead of a late November Budget.
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Opinion‘As Christmas nears, the picture is bumpy but not bleak’
Retailers should be prepared for unpredictability ahead, but be ready for a strong finish, observes PwC’s Lisa Hooker
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NewsConsumer confidence improves as shoppers await Black Friday
Consumer confidence has inched up as shoppers look forward to Black Friday, according to the latest figures.
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NewsBain forecasts “subdued” festive sales growth in the UK
The management consultancy firm says that “poor consumer confidence and ongoing economic uncertainty” means most sales growth with likely be due to inflation, with sales volumes set to decrease, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsLow consumer confidence weighs on UK retail footfall
Low consumer confidence ahead of the upcoming Budget next month is driving shoppers away from retail locations, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned.
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NewsSelfridges narrows losses despite sales dip
Selfridges has more than halved its losses, despite posting a small dip in revenues as it focused on higher margin sales.
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NewsDFS CEO Tim Stacey: “The burden of taxation-driven inflation is high”
DFS posted a healthy 10% uplift in its customer orders against a subdued market, but chief executive Tim Stacey signalled that the macro policy environment was constraining investment and growth potential.
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NewsBRC warns government against further tax rises in autumn Budget
The British Retail Consortium has warned the government against any further tax rises on retailers in the coming autumn Budget, saying any such moves risks “losing the battle against inflation”.
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NewsConsumer optimism about the economy ‘sliding sharply’
The latest numbers from GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index showed a two-point drop in September, while optimism about the economy has cratered since the Labour government came to power.
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NewsConsumer confidence drops to lowest level since spring as food inflation rises
Consumer confidence in the economy has hit its lowest level since spring as reports of growing food prices and UK economic struggles take hold.
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Chart of the WeekThe food prices hitting UK shoppers’ wallets hardest
Nine in 10 UK adults have noticed prices becoming more expensive this year, according to figures released as part of Barclays’ latest consumer spend report
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NewsConsumer confidence increases but rising inflation looms
Consumer confidence has risen slightly in August, but this may not last long as there are “clouds on the horizon in the form of inflation”.
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NewsConsumer confidence ‘in the doldrums’
Consumer expectations are showing signs of stagnation, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsConfidence falls as consumers sense ‘stormy conditions ahead’
The British public is cautious about what’s to come when looking at the economy and their personal finances, according to the latest GfK consumer confidence index.
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NewsConsumer confidence falls as rising inflation dampens spirits
Consumer sentiment across the UK has fallen in July, as rising inflation puts pressure on shoppers’ finances, according to data from the BRC-Opinium.
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NewsSlight boost in consumer confidence due to brighter outlook on economy
Consumer confidence in the UK has edged up in June as sentiment on the economic outlook has improved.
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NewsMinimum wage rises and improving Gen Z outlook drive strengthening consumer sentiment
A rise in minimum wages has buoyed consumer sentiment, with the financial outlook for Gen Z customers in particular improving.
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NewsMarks & Spencer locks down school uniform prices
Marks & Spencer has kept the lid on school uniform prices for the fifth year in a row.
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NewsUK retail footfall takes ‘disappointing turn’ during the start of summer
Retail footfall in the UK has taken a “disappointing turn” during the beginning of summer despite a more promising start to the year.
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Retail VoiceThe retail tipping point. Are you ready?
The retail sector stands at a defining moment in 2025, with technology and consumer expectations converging to create unprecedented challenges and opportunities. But how can retailers attract, engage and retain shoppers? Amazon Web Services’ Rajashree Rane explains more