All Consumer confidence articles
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NewsBudget nerves and stormy weather hit November footfall
Rumoured tax rises in the Budget and stormy weather held many shoppers back from hitting the shops last month.
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AnalysisHow shoppers will spend in 2026 and the winning strategies driving sales
Download How Theyâll Spend It 2026 for the lowdown on where consumers intend to indulge, where theyâre reining it in, and what triggers will convert sales as we enter another economically challenging year
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NewsUK publicâs economic gloom continues post-Budget
Over half of Britons think the financial situation of their household will get worse over the next 12 months, according to a new YouGov poll, with 48% saying that the Budget was âunfairâ
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OpinionâIf the government treats retail fairly, we can help drive the growth the UK economy so badly needsâ
While yesterdayâs Budget did something to take the pressure off consumers, UK retail director at Primark Kari Rodgers writes that more needs to be done by the government to help retail drive the growth it so badly craves.
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NewsConsumer confidence falls ahead of imminent Budget
Consumer confidence has dipped as shoppers await the imminent Budget on November 26.
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NewsConsumer confidence tumbles amid Budget fears
Consumer confidence took a tumble this month amid growing speculation about possible tax rises in the upcoming Budget, the British Retail Consortium reported.
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NewsFootfall falls for the sixth consecutive month as consumer confidence 'remains weak'
Retail footfall has fallen for its sixth month in a row, as consumer confidence âremains lowâ ahead of a Budget which could see tax rises, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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AnalysisBudget 2025: How proposed changes to NI, VAT and pensions could affect retailers and consumers
Retail Week has spoken to retailers, economists and analysts to try and piece together what the impact of the Budget could be on both businesses and consumers
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NewsWest End fears weakest Christmas sales growth since pandemic
Londonâs West End is on track to record its lowest festive season sales growth since the pandemic, as nervous shoppers rein in spending ahead of a late November Budget.
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OpinionâAs Christmas nears, the picture is bumpy but not bleakâ
Retailers should be prepared for unpredictability ahead, but be ready for a strong finish, observes PwCâs Lisa Hooker
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NewsConsumer confidence improves as shoppers await Black Friday
Consumer confidence has inched up as shoppers look forward to Black Friday, according to the latest figures.
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NewsBain forecasts âsubduedâ festive sales growth in the UK
The management consultancy firm says that âpoor consumer confidence and ongoing economic uncertaintyâ means most sales growth with likely be due to inflation, with sales volumes set to decrease, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsLow consumer confidence weighs on UK retail footfall
Low consumer confidence ahead of the upcoming Budget next month is driving shoppers away from retail locations, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned.
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NewsSelfridges narrows losses despite sales dip
Selfridges has more than halved its losses, despite posting a small dip in revenues as it focused on higher margin sales.
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NewsDFS CEO Tim Stacey: âThe burden of taxation-driven inflation is highâ
DFS posted a healthy 10% uplift in its customer orders against a subdued market, but chief executive Tim Stacey signalled that the macro policy environment was constraining investment and growth potential.
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NewsBRC warns government against further tax rises in autumn Budget
The British Retail Consortium has warned the government against any further tax rises on retailers in the coming autumn Budget, saying any such moves risks âlosing the battle against inflationâ.
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NewsConsumer optimism about the economy âsliding sharplyâ
The latest numbers from GfKâs Consumer Confidence Index showed a two-point drop in September, while optimism about the economy has cratered since the Labour government came to power.
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NewsConsumer confidence drops to lowest level since spring as food inflation rises
Consumer confidence in the economy has hit its lowest level since spring as reports of growing food prices and UK economic struggles take hold.
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Chart of the WeekThe food prices hitting UK shoppersâ wallets hardest
Nine in 10 UK adults have noticed prices becoming more expensive this year, according to figures released as part of Barclaysâ latest consumer spend report
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NewsConsumer confidence increases but rising inflation looms
Consumer confidence has risen slightly in August, but this may not last long as there are âclouds on the horizon in the form of inflationâ.