Sales volumes up 0.2% month on month in November but economists had forecast 0.5% riseBusiness live – latest updatesRetail sales in Great Britain were weaker than expected in November despite stores starting to cut prices early as part of Black Friday discounting in the run-up to the key Christmas shopping season.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said sales volumes rose 0.2% month on month in November, falling short of the 0.5% that economists had forecast. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-12-20 08:09:39
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Retail sales in Great Britain weaker than expected despite early Black Friday deals
