UK retail sales were down 1.7% on a like-for-like basis from March 2013, when they had increased 1.9% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were down 0.3%, against a 3.7% increase in March 2013.
UK retail sales were down 1.7% on a like-for-like basis from March 2013, when they had increased 1.9% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales #
The Food and Home categories, the most affected by the Easter distortion, showed a decline, while the fashion categories showed record growth, flattered by a low comparable period.
UK retail sales were down 1.7% on a like-for-like basis from March 2013, when they had increased 1.9% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales #
The fashion categories were the outstanding winners in March, as the mild weather was in phase with the launch of the Spring/Summer ranges.
UK retail sales were down 1.7% on a like-for-like basis from March 2013, when they had increased 1.9% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales #
This was in contrast with March 2013, when cold temperatures had led to the worst performance of the year.
UK retail sales were down 1.7% on a like-for-like basis from March 2013, when they had increased 1.9% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales #
Symptomatic of the impulse factor, the Women’s segment led the way. A successful Mother’s Day build-up was also singled-out as a key performance driver.
UK retail sales were down 1.7% on a like-for-like basis from March 2013, when they had increased 1.9% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales #
There was strong demand for new ranges which sold at full price, helping retailers to restore margins.
UK retail sales were down 1.7% on a like-for-like basis from March 2013, when they had increased 1.9% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales #
Dresses, blouses, slippers, men’s shorts were cited as particularly strong while men’s sport items didn’t sell so well. Women’s accessories, handbags, sunglasses also performed well.
UK retail sales were down 1.7% on a like-for-like basis from March 2013, when they had increased 1.9% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales #
Even with Easter being the second strongest period after Christmas for Children’s Clothing, the segment did not decline and outperformed expectations.
UK retail sales were down 1.7% on a like-for-like basis from March 2013, when they had increased 1.9% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales #
Character events and fancy dress, combined with the favourable weather, helped smooth out the loss.
UK retail sales were down 1.7% on a like-for-like basis from March 2013, when they had increased 1.9% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales #
British Retail Consortium