Sales

Asda reaches record market share with rising sales

Asda enjoyed sales growth in the first quarter of 2012, gaining market share by appealing to cost-conscious consumers through cutting the price of essentials.

BT profits rise despite a drop in sales

BT has reported a rise in annual profits, helped by super-fast broadband and spending cuts, despite a fall in sales revenues.

Retail revival remains 'illusory' says BRC

Retail sales flag in February, says BRC

UK retail sales were subdued in February, with weak demand for clothing and homeware wiping out a winter boost in food purchases, industry figures show.

Brits believe house prices won't fall in 2012 despite recession

People in the UK are insistent that their homes will not decline in value, despite the tough economic climate.

BRC criticises ONS's 'overly positive' picture of retail

The British Retail Consortium insists spending and sentiment are still down, despite positive figures from the Office for National Statistics.

British gas halts cold call doorstep sales

British Gas suspends doorstep selling

British Gas has put a three-month moratorium on cold call doorstep sales after coming under pressure for a leading consumer group.

Scottish and Southern Energy said customers have "lost confidence" in door-to-door sales

Consumer groups welcome SSE end to doorstep sales

Consumer groups have praised Scottish and Southern Energy's decision to stop selling door-to-door.

Tesco's UK sales fell slightly in the first quarter of 2011

Tesco sales flat in UK, growing worldwide

Tesco 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.

Royal Wedding lifts retail sales in April

The 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.

Retail sales have worst decline ever, says BRC

The 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.

Hotel and restaurant services grew in January

UK service sector shows growth in January

The UK service sector grew in January after a disappointing December, but figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that growth was level over the two-month period if the impact of the weather is discounted.

Retail sales down 0.8% in February

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have issued the latest retail sales report that shows sales were down 0.8 per cent in February.

Sainsbury's reveals UK's planned car purchases

Sainsbury's Car Buying Index reveals record sales planned

Sainsbury's Car Buying Index reveals that fewer people are planning to buy a new or used car but they will spend more in doing so because of the rise in VAT and inflation.

High-street sales growth stumbles, CBI finds

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has revealed that the growth of high-street sales has slowed in February.

Retail sales improve in January despite Vat increase

Snow and VAT rises have been found to impact UK retail sales, according to a new report released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

January retail figures boosted by discounts and pre-VAT rush

January sales boosted by discounts

Retail sales in January were boosted by discounts and a rush to beat the VAT increase, according to new figures.

Retail sales fell by 0.3 per cent in December

Shop sales fall in December

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) have released data revealing that retail sales fell in December because of the snow and fears over job security.

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High street sales have shown `strong` growth in December compared with 12 months earlier, according to the CBI.

High street sales see 'strong growth' in December

Retailers have seen "strong" growth in high street sales this month compared with a year earlier, according to a new report.

UK shoppers hit the high street in force during July, according to the ONS figures.

Retail sales enjoy surprise jump

High street sales enjoyed an unexpectedly strong July, climbing by 1.3 per cent year-on-year.

High street sales volumes took an unexpected dive during May, according to the CBI.

High street hit by surprise drop in sales

High street sales were much weaker than expected during the first two weeks of May, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

Retail sales rose in February

The value and volume of retail sales both rose in February compared to a year earlier, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).