Consumer Confidence

UK's Cranswick Sees Annual Profit To Meet Market Views After Bumper Christmas

Cranswick said it had a record Christmas trading period, buoyed by strong demand for its premium value-added products, which would help its full-year profi...

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Factors That Shaped UK Retail Sales Performance During The 'Golden Quarter'

British retail sales declined 0.3% month-on-month in December, the latest data from ONS showed. ESM examines the various factors that affected the sector.

UK Baker Greggs' Comparable Sales Growth Sluggish In Fourth Quarter

British baker and food-to-go retailer Greggs has reported a modest 2.5% growth in fourth-quarter like-for-like sales, as tight-pursed Christmas shoppe...

Finnish Retailers Experiencing A ‘Slightly Brighter’ Christmas

The Finnish retail sector is experiencing a 'slightly brighter' Christmas, however recent challenges facing the marketplace haven't gone away, representati...

Douglas Expects Sales To Grow In 2025

German perfume and cosmetics retailer Douglas said it expected its sales to grow in the fiscal 2025 compared to the past year.

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Shoppers To Adopt A 'Smart, Savvy and Shrewd' Approach This Festive Season: EY

Global shoppers are likely to embrace a 'smart, savvy and shrewd' approach this festive season, a new study by EY showed.

UK Retail Sales Plunged Before New Government's Budget: ONS

British retail sales fell by much more than expected in October, according to official data that added to other signs of a loss of momentum in the economy.

UK Consumer Spending Slowed Before Last Week's Budget, Retailers Say

British consumer spending grew only modestly last month as uncertainty in the run-up to finance minister Rachel Reeves' 30 October budget and rising e...