UK Retail Sector Faces Ninth Consecutive Month of Decline
Alice and Lewis analyze the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey, revealing a bleak outlook for UK retailers as sales volumes continue to plummet.
In this episode, Alice and Lewis delve into the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the UK retail sector. With annual sales volumes falling sharply in June and online sales growth slowing, the hosts discuss the broader implications for the distribution sector. Lewis and Alice explore the impact on wholesale and the overall distribution sales, noting the continued contraction. They also examine the upcoming Industrial Strategy and its potential to provide long-term solutions for a sector under pressure. Join them as they break down the numbers and consider what the future might hold for retailers and consumers alike.
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