All Consumer confidence articles – Page 17
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OpinionComment: Dixons Carphone could be a truly customer-centric company
The merger between Dixons and Carphone Warehouse could prove one of the most significant chapters in the journey to the connected world.
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NewsConsumer sentiment slips as confidence in economic recovery falters
Consumer confidence slipped into negative territory in July, just a month after recording its first positive result in nine years.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on consumer confidence, Matalan and Amazon
Retail news round-up on July 31, 2014: Consumer confidence slips for first time in six months, Matalan contributes to Rana Plaza victims’ trust fund, Amazon to inject $2bn in Indian operations
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OpinionComment: A retail finance director’s remit goes beyond numbers
Marks and Spencer and Tesco demonstrate that the role of the modern CFO does not stop at finance but extends into every aspect of retail.
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NewsUK consumer confidence hits nine-year high
Consumer confidence in June moved into positive territory, the first time it has done so since 2005, according to the GfK’s monthly tracker of the nation’s mood.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on consumer confidence, JD Sports, Monsoon Accessorize and Amazon
Retail news round-up on June 27, 2014: Consumer confidence rises in June; Shareholders voice concern over remuneration at JD Sports; Monsoon Accessorize to overhaul store estate; Amazon accused of bullying small publishers
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NewsHouseholds £4 better off in May than last year
Consumers’ spending power increased by £4 to £171 a week last month, marking the eight consecutive month that families have seen their discretionary incomes rise year on year, Asda’s Income Tracker shows.
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NewsConsumer confidence hits a nine-year high, researcher Gfk reports
Consumer confidence reached its highest level in nine years during May and has soared over the last year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on consumer confidence, the Co-operative Group and Scotts & Co
Retail news round-up on May 30, 2014: Consumer confidence climbs in May; Co-operative Group reveals reform timetable; Scotts & Co buys Rowlands Clothing
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NewsConsumer confidence hits highest level since June 2007
Consumer confidence in April was at its highest level since June 2007, indicating that the UK recovery is gathering pace.
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OpinionComment: Retail parks will be the winners this Easter weekend
Good weather and rising consumer confidence should help DIY shopping locations to shine over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
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NewsConsumer confidence hits highest level since the recession
The GfK consumer confidence index in March grew to its highest level since August 2007, the start of the economic downturn.
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NewsConsumer confidence holds steady in February after January's surge
Consumer confidence remained flat in February after surging six points in January, according to the GfK UK Consumer Confidence Index.
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NewsConsumer confidence remains depressed in November
Consumer confidence levels improved marginally in November but still remain low as the Eurozone crisis and fears over a further recession continues to depress sentiment.
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NewsDeloitte forecasts zero Christmas retail growth
Deloitte has forecast zero growth in total Christmas retail sales as austerity measures finally take hold.
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AnalysisChristmas spending
Retail’s traditional golden quarter is under way and store chiefs’ attention is pretty much devoted to achieving Christmas sales success. But will shoppers spend?
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Cloudy outlook for January Sales
Shoppers look likely to come out in force for the January Sales but intend to spend less, confirming fears that retailers will continue to face tough conditions in the new year.
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Christmas spending intentions fall again
The amount shoppers intend to spend this Christmas has fallen again and the outlook for January Sales is uncertain, GFK NOP data exclusively revealed to Retail Week has shown.
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Consumers delay Christmas spending until last minute
Shoppers have shifted their Christmas shopping schedules into the month of December, the latest research by GfK NOP has revealed.
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Consumer confidence still poor in November
Customer confidence has improved slightly but still remains low, the latest GfK NOP Christmas survey data shows.