UK retail sales rise in December but conditions are still tough for retailers

The survey of 109 companies revealed that the retail sales balance fell from +26 in November to +20 in December, and failed to reach the +30 balance predicted by experts, but it is still considered to be in line with seasonal norms.Grocers were the main driver of retail sales growth in December, followed by non-store retailers, hardware & DIY, and ‘other’ sales such as flowers and jewellery. Specialist food & drink, and footwear & leather sales saw sales fall on last year.

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