Consumer Confidence

UK Consumers Turn Positive About Their Finances, GfK Survey Shows

British consumer sentiment held steady in March but households turned positive about the outlook for their personal finances for the first time in mor...

UK Sales Growth Slows In February, Dampened By Rainy Weather, BRC Says

British consumer spending slid in February as bad weather kept shoppers at home, according to a survey that showed households remained cautious to spend in...

Finnish Consumer Confidence Weakens In February

Finnish consumers' assessment of their current state of finances declined slightly in February compared to January, according to Statistics Finland.

Operating Environment To Remain 'Difficult' For European Grocery Retailers: Moody's

European grocery retailers will continue to experience challenges in the operating environment over the next 12-18 months.

Four Challenges Facing UK Retailers In 2024: AJ Bell

Retailers in the UK will continue to face a slowdown in sales growth in 2024, with consumer confidence remaining fragile and competition intense, AJ Bell i...

UK Retailers Report Subdued Christmas Spending: BRC

British retailers reported lacklustre sales around Christmas, according to the latest industry data, which may add to concerns that the economy has tipped...

German Consumer Sentiment To Rise With Start Of New Year: GfK

German consumer sentiment is set to improve with the start of the new year, though whether the rise marks the beginning of a sustained recovery from a very...

UK Consumer Confidence Jumps Despite Lingering Inflation Pain

British consumers have turned more optimistic about the outlook for the economy and their personal finances this month but their mood remains a long way of...