✉news BusinessRetail first seen 18 h ago, last 16 h ago, peak #21
UK retail sales slump deepens in September as orders hit record low
UK retail sales fell further in September, with orders dropping to a record low, according to the latest retail sector figures. The deepening slump points to continued pressure on British consumers and retailers, with weak demand raising fresh concerns about the outlook for the high street heading into the crucial final quarter of the year.
Why now: A record-low order reading signals worsening conditions for UK retailers and consumers, making the economic data newly relevant.
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