All Consumer confidence articles – Page 3
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AnalysisWages are rising but will that filter through to an uptick in consumer spending?
Retailers do not have many reasons to be cheerful right now, but a lift in consumer spending would be a very welcome balm for some of their troubles.
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NewsConsumer confidence has fallen on all measures as January blues set in
The British public is less confident about the economy and their personal finances, according to the latest GfK consumer confidence index.
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Opinion‘ONS figures add unnecessarily to retail doom and gloom’
Yes, the retail industry faces challenges, but the way the official sales data is presented risks distorting the picture, believes George MacDonald
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InterviewQ&A: Tesco boss on customer sentiment, Christmas and dealing with increased costs
On a day that Tesco delivered the results of its “biggest ever Christmas”, chief executive Ken Murphy and chief financial officer Imran Nawaz spoke to the press about how customers behaved during the busy festive period, and how the grocery giant will deal with mounting costs.
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DataWinners and losers: Which retail categories enjoyed a bumper year and which ones struggled?
To find out which sectors are feeling very merry going into the new year, and which had a tougher time in 2024, we asked retail data experts CACI to track how spend has shifted this year
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NewsBRC has warned of a ‘challenging year’ to come for retailers
Trade body the BRC has cautioned that a difficult 2025 lies ahead as jittery consumer confidence and rising costs pile pressure on retailers.
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Opinion‘At Christmas most people shop with their hearts and if they can spend, they will’
Dire predictions about retail’s Christmas performance are almost as traditional as holly and mistletoe, but rarely come true, says Charlotte Hardie
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NewsUK retail sales fall in October after three months of growth
UK retail sales volumes fell in October after a marginal increase in September as retailers reported that Budget uncertainty affected sales.
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NewsUK retail sales show marginal increase as economic uncertainty spooks consumers
Retail sales in the UK improved marginally in October as “uncertainty during the run-up to the budget” and “rising energy bills” spooked consumers.
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NewsNext makes moves in luxury fashion market with launch of new Seasons website
Fashion giant Next is making moves in the luxury market with the launch of its new premium fashion platform Seasons in a bid to serve “overlooked” customers.
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NewsIkea, Argos and John Lewis to benefit from a furniture sales boost this quarter
Some of the UK’s biggest furniture and floorcovering retailers are set to benefit this golden quarter as the market makes a return to growth, according to GlobalData.
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Opinion‘Consumer sentiment is low but some retailers can still be optimistic about golden quarter’
Retailers that can make consumers feel like their purchase is essential or make products feel like an affordable treat are likely to have the greatest success this Christmas, maintains PwC’s Lisa Hooker
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NewsUK consumers 'are in a despondent mood' ahead of the Budget
Consumer confidence in the UK slipped one point in October as consumers hold their breath ahead of the government’s upcoming Budget.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss has called for the Budget to boost consumer confidence
Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts has called on the government to use the coming Budget to boost increasingly gloomy consumer confidence.
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Opinion‘The retail sector can’t rely on Keir to deliver a dose of Christmas cheer’
The new government’s party conference didn’t do much to dispel an atmosphere of doom and gloom. As the golden quarter advances, retailers will need to take a DIY approach to spreading the festive cheer that keeps tills ringing, says George MacDonald.
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NewsUK consumer confidence has taken a drastic fall in September
UK consumer confidence took a drastic fall in September, reflecting consumer nervousness about the withdrawal of winter fuel payments and clear warnings about further difficult decisions to come.
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NewsGrocery price rises have eased but shopper confidence remains low
Grocery inflation in the UK fell in August but nearly 60% of households remain worried about the rising cost of their shopping.
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NewsUK economy expectations have fallen for the first time since February
Consumer confidence remained flat in August but expectations for the UK economy slipped for the first time since February, according to the latest GfK Consumer Confidence Barometer.
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DataConsumer confidence in the UK has seen a ‘subdued’ improvement, the latest data reveals
UK consumer confidence inched up one point in July showing a “subdued” improvement after a three-point rise in June, according to the latest GfK consumer confidence figures
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DataConsumer confidence is inching up, but are they ready to spend big?
The latest GfK consumer confidence figures are out and show that shoppers are beginning to feel more optimistic about their economic situations