Tag: retail sales
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Online Jewellery Drive Sparks December Retail Sales Growth
Overview: A Quiet Season With a Sparkle Retailers faced a challenging festive period, yet December retail sales showed a modest uptick, thanks in large part to a surge in online jewellery purchases. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals a 0.4% month-on-month increase in overall retail activity, buoyed by online demand…
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Online Jewellery Boom Lifts December Retail Sales: A Fragile Festive Season Surges Online
Overview: A Online Jewellery Momentum in December Demand for online jewellery helped bolster retail sales in December, even as many sectors faced a tough festive period. New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show a modest month-on-month rise of 0.4%, underscoring the growing importance of e-commerce in the consumer goods landscape. While overall…
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Online Jewellery Demand Lifts December Retail Sales
Overview: A Spotlight on Online Jewellery December’s retail landscape was a mixed bag for retailers. While many faced a tougher festive period, online jewellery emerged as a minority but influential driver of growth. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show a 0.4% month-on-month increase in overall retail sales, with online jewellers…
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Australian Markets Set to Open Flat as AUD Rises on Consumer Spending Upswing
Markets poised for a flat open as the AUD gains The Australian share market is expected to open flat following a period of mixed trading, as investors weigh recent signals of stronger household spending against lingering macro concerns. In early updates, market participants cited a snapshot of resilience in domestic demand that could support a…
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Boxing Day sales hit as UK shoppers pause for tax rises
Boxing Day sales face a chill as tax rises dampen consumer confidence British shoppers are expected to shun the Boxing Day sales this year as the political backdrop of higher taxes weighs on household budgets. Barclays has forecast a notable decline in festive spending, with overall sales during the period slipping to about £3.6 billion—roughly…
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Black Friday: Deep Discounts Target Anxious Shoppers as Holiday Spending Picks Up
Americans Readying for Holiday Shopping Amid Inflation Fears After a year dominated by tariffs, rising costs of living, and economic uncertainty, many Americans are turning their attention to the upcoming holiday shopping season with a mix of caution and optimism. The traditional punch of Black Friday discounts is expected to draw anxious consumers back into…
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Black Friday Signals Deep Discounts as Shoppers Brace for the Holidays
Heading into the Holiday Season: A Retail Reset After a year dominated by tariffs and the rising cost of living, American shoppers are preparing to turn their attention to the holiday season with more optimism than fear. Retail analysts say Black Friday could be the start of a sustained stretch of aggressive discounts designed to…