German retail sales fall unexpectedly in November
German retail sales fell unexpectedly in November, data showed on Wednesday, despite hopes for a boost from pre-Christmas promotions like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Retail sales declined by 0.6% in real terms compared with the previous month,
December sales provide little cheer for retailers
Shoppers spent more in December compared with the year before but it wasn't enough to make up for an overall lacklustre year for retailers, new figures suggest. Doing particularly well over Christmas were gifts including beauty advent calendars, jewellery and AI-enabled tech, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said.
December retail sales grow but the BRC warns of falling sales volumes in 2025
Retail sales in December inch up due to the late Black Friday trading period, but the BRC warns of possible falling sales in 2025.
Germany's retail sales increased 2.5% Y/Y in November
Retail sales in Germany increased 2.50% in November over the same month in the previous year. Retail sales decreased 0.60% in November over the previous month. Factory orders decreased 5.40% in November over the previous month.
UK total retail sales growth rises 3.2% YoY in December 2024
UK total retail sales saw a 3.2% year on year (YoY) growth in December 2024, surpassing the growth of 1.9% recorded in December 2023, data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG revealed. For the entire year of 2024,
Black Friday spending lifts UK retail sales at end of 2024
Black Friday spending helped lift retail sales in late 2024 but overall sales in the final quarter of last year proved ...
Holiday retail looks strong as shoppers chase discounts, clothes, gadgets
Shoppers snapped up sweaters, smartwatches and skin-care sets as they chased discounts to drive a stronger-than-expected ...
US holiday retail sales stronger than last year with online boost, Mastercard says
Mastercard said consumers were "value-minded" and shopped at both brick-and-mortar stores and online platforms in search of ...
Retailers are ringing in after-Christmas sales. Here's what to know about Amazon, Walmart and more.
Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.
British Shoppers Splash Out for Christmas But 2024 Growth Was Limited
A surge in Christmas holiday spending wasn’t enough to rescue U.K. retailers from anemic growth for 2024 as a whole, with ...
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A look back on retail’s biggest numbers in 2024
U.S. holiday retail sales are expected to top $1 trillion in 2024, with about a 3% projected increase from last year, as ...
Data: Christmas does little to revive weak retail sales in 2024
UK retail sales showed a modest increase in December 2024, but the crucial Christmas period failed to provide the boost ...
Meek Christmas fails to save 2024 retail trading
UK retail sales increased by just 0.7% last year after a weak final quarter, as non-food sales remained in decline despite ...
Not-so-golden quarter: Retail footfall slumps in another disappointing year
A dull December marked the end of yet another “disappointing” year for UK retail footfall as fresh data has revealed 2024 was ...
ProCook sales boosted by Black Friday and Christmas campaigns
ProCook reported a “strong trading performance” over the Golden Quarter boosted by its Black Friday and Christmas campaigns, seasonal product ranges and strong inventory.