Retail Figures
Drop in retail sales means 2nd QTR GDP likely to fallUK retail sales volumes slid 2.3 per cent in April – its biggest fall since January 2010 – driven by a record drop in fuel sales and a slump in clothing sales. |
John Lewis profits dip but all staff receive 14% bonusThe John Lewis Partnership announced a slight fall in profits as it invests in new stores and its online business but all staff will receive a bonus worth 14 per cent of their annual salary. |
CBI data shows high street retail sales decline in JanuarySales in high street stores were down in the first part of January 2012 as consumers stopped spending after Christmas, according to the Confederation of British Industry. |
UK retailers see big jump in profit warnings at end of 2011A new report by accountants Ernst & Young reveals a 70 per cent jump in profit warnings issued in the final quarter of 2011 and the trend is likely to continue into 2012. |
Tesco calls Christmas sales period 'disappointing'Tesco did not achieve the results it had hoped for over the Christmas and new year period. |
Sainsbury's reports record-breaking Christmas salesSainsbury's has released its third quarter trading statement which shows like-for-like sales increased by 4.8 per cent and it had its most successful Christmas ever. |
M&S Christmas sales growth driven by food delivery serviceStrong sales of food helped to offset relatively poor results in other departments for Marks & Spencer this Christmas. |
Morrisons Christmas food sales growth slowsWm Morrison released its trading results for the six weeks to January 1st today showing a 0.7 per cent rise in like-for-like sales, below city expectations. |
UK retail sales see minor increase in JulyThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published retail sales data for July which show growth of just 0.2 per cent in July as consumers continue to keep their money in their pockets. |
Tesco sales flat in UK, growing worldwideTesco has released its first set of quarterly financial results since Philip Clarke replaced Sir Terry Leahy as chief executive and they show a very small fall in UK sales but growth worldwide. |
BRC: Retail sales fell by 2.1 per cent in MayThe latest review of retail sales by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) shows that high street sales fell by more than two per cent in May with food and furniture sales affected most. |
Royal Wedding lifts retail sales in AprilThe latest survey from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) shows that retail sales grew by 5.2 per cent in April but experts warn that favourable circumstances give the reason for most of the growth. |
Tesco global profits up but UK profits fallTesco has released its financial results for the year to February 26th 2011 and they show strong growth in Asia but illustrate that trading conditions in the UK are tough. |
Retail sales have worst decline ever, says BRCThe latest retail sales figures released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) show the largest drop since records began in 1996 and show that consumers are being cautious over spending decisions. |
January sales boosted by discountsRetail sales in January were boosted by discounts and a rush to beat the VAT increase, according to new figures. |
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