Retailers could lose millions if England fails to qualify for the Euro 2008 finals tonight.
Englandshirt maker Umbro will release a trading statement tomorrow following the match. Last year,£32 million of its£56 million turnover was made through its replica England kit and licensed apparel.
Supermarkets and electricals retailers may also suffer if England do not make it further in the competition. According to the British Retail Consortium, supermarkets made an extra£124 million every week the team were in the 2006 World Cup.Sales of flatscreen TVs also doubled during the World Cup. However, the high street and shopping centres suffered very low footfall during matches.
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