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UK April retail sales hit by wet weather, early Easter - BRC
UK total retail sales fell 4% year on year in the April as wet spring weather deterred shoppers, despite businesses offering hefty discounts in an attempt to entice customers into stores, according to a survey published on Tuesday. The rain dampened sales growth for clothing and footwear, especially outdoor sportswear, as well as DIY and garden furniture, the BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor for the four weeks to April 27 said. The early timing of the Easter break also had an impact, it added. However, promotions in computing boosted sales as customers sought to upgrade their technology after a boom in purchases during ... (full story)
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