"Helen Dickinson, chief executive at the BRC, said: April's sales fall was largely driven by the Easter shift, with food hit hardest. But weak consumer confidence also played a role as fears about the Middle East conflict driving up living costs led shoppers to rein in. Big-ticket purchases fell, with the recent recovery i"
The Independent describes its reporting approach as focused on separating facts from messaging, sending journalists to cover developing stories across political issues. It emphasizes trust across the political spectrum and avoids paywalls so reporting and analysis remain accessible. Retail performance in the UK weakened in April, with sales down 3% compared with the prior year’s 7% growth. Easter timing contributed to the decline, with food sales falling 2.5% year-on-year versus 8.2% growth a year earlier. Even after adjusting for Easter, results were disappointing. Weak consumer confidence also reduced spending, as fears about the Middle East conflict increased living costs and led shoppers to cut back on big-ticket purchases.
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