Tag: Retail Figures



Retail Sales Rise in January Despite Snow

Posted on 12 February, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Business News

The latest retail figures reveal that sales grew at their fastest rate in 13 months in January despite widespread snow across the country.  According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) last month's like-for-like retail sales were up 1.9 per cent on the... Read More

London Retailers Christmas Spirits Boosted by Bumper Weekend

Posted on 13 December, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Many UK retailers are facing an uncertain Christmas trading period, as rumours of a triple dip recession and continuing struggles in the Eurozone continue to dampen many consumers’ festive spirits. Although this is the first Christmas in almost four years... Read More

Christmas Shopping Season off to Flying Start

Posted on 5 December, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The past few years have taken their toll on the retail industry, with many chains being forced to liquidate or downsize as a result of reduced consumer spending. Even during the Christmas season, which is traditionally a boom time for retailers, revenues... Read More

Toy Maker Hornby Posts Loss after Poor Olympics Performance

Posted on 13 November, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Team GB had an excellent summer of sport this year, with athletes excelling in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games in disciplines such as swimming, cycling and athletics. As a result of this performance, and the fact that the Games were held on British soil... Read More