There has been a surprise contraction in retail sales in December, despite the month being key for many retailers due to Christmas shopping, official figures show. Retail sales fell 0.3% last month, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Economists said the retail sales figures on Friday capped off a “disappointing” end to 2024 for the sector, in a period businesses typically seek to make the most money to see them through quieter trading months. “With the chancellor under mounting pressure to deliver growth, the news that retail sales fell in December of all […]

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The volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, fell by 0.3% in December, the Office for National Statistics said.

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A young woman n a supermarket UK retail sales unexpectedly declined last month in a blow to the sector during the all-important festive shopping season, new official figures show. The volume of retail sales – which measures the quantity bought – fell by 0.3% in December, the Office for National Statistics said. It follows a 0.1% increase in November, revised down from a previous estimate of a 0.2% rise. Fall Analysts had been expecting sales to …

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