Retailer confidence rebounds despite weak sales growth and buy-now-pay-later pressures
Retailer confidence has improved, but June electronic card transaction data shows core retail growth remains well below inflation.
Retailer confidence has rebounded, signalling some optimism in the sector. However, trading conditions remain challenging, with June electronic card transaction data showing core retail growth significantly below inflation. Buy-now-pay-later costs are continuing to place financial pressure on retailers.
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Retailer confidence rebounds, but weak sales and BNPL costs keep pressure on
Trading conditions remained tough, with June electronic card transaction data showing core retail growth well below inflation.