Consumer confidence falls but analysts say 2025 could be better
3 days ago · Consumer confidence dropped marginally in the last quarter of 2024, according to the Deloitte consumer tracker. This is the first time since 2022 that confidence has stalled, …
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National Insurance increase will force retailers to raise prices ...
Jan 15, 2025 · The impact of the Budget on wider business investment was also clear, with 46% of CFOs saying they would ‘reduce capital expenditure’ and 25% saying they would ‘delay new …
Christie & Co report includes convenience retail reflections and …
Jan 16, 2025 · Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has launched its ‘Business Outlook 2025’ report which reflects on 2024 and forecasts what 2025 might bring across the …
Reasons to be cheerful | Big story: Retail prospects 2025
Dec 20, 2024 · A shop theft epidemic, a punishing UK budget, energy costs on the march again. Quite understandably, there’s a lot of doom and gloom around the
Changing of the guard | Editor's comment - talkingretail.com
6 days ago · Others, already familiar with the sector, saw the exciting opportunities offered by convenience or fell in love with the community side of the business and were able to bring into …
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Quality Street wins Christmas accolade - talkingretail.com
Dec 20, 2024 · The UK public were surveyed on the special role of food and drink bands during the festive period. The research found that 46% of the public see chocolate as an ‘affordable …
Food a rare bright spot in consumer spending intentions, says BRC
Nov 29, 2024 · The survey, carried out this week (24 November), found that since the budget consumers had become less confident on both their personal finances and the UK economy, …
Consumers less pessimistic but still nervous, says survey
Nov 22, 2024 · The GfK survey was conducted between 30 October and 15 November and was based on the responses of 2,001 people. Linda Ellett, UK head of consumer, retail and leisure …