BBCNEWS Breakfast June 4, 2024 06:11:00
Confidence in the economy. the trade body has warned that shoppers and retailers face a challenging year ahead. there was a slight boost in takings the week before christmas as a shoppers scrambled to buy last minute gifts, particularly online, due to the wet weather. beauty, health and personal care products were popular, as were toys and games. but shoppers seem to shunt clothing, jewellery and spending on gifts. post—christmas sales caused people to spend more on big ticket items like furni...
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