The KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT) has determined that – as predicted* – retail health in the third quarter of 2019 has surpassed the historic low previously recorded in the final quarter of 2012, when the UK’s economy faced the so-called ‘double-dip recession’. The latest retail health index (RHI) figures sees the third quarter of…
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The KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT) has determined that – as predicted* – retail health in the third quarter of 2019 has surpassed the historic low previously recorded in the final quarter of 2012, when the UK’s economy faced the so-called ‘double-dip recession’. The latest retail health index (RHI) figures sees the third quarter of…
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The KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT) has determined that retail health deteriorated more than expected in the second quarter of 2019. In their qualitative and quantitative assessment of demand, margins and costs, the think tank’s members pointed to low consumer demand, partly the result of cooler weather, and further margin pressure as the key drivers…
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The KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT) has determined that retail health in the first quarter of 2019 deteriorated further as a result of wavering demand, increasingly squeezed margins and ever-higher costs for retailers. This brings the latest retail health index (RHI) score to 77 – only just one point above the historic-low of 76, recorded…
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Christmas trading proved better than expected, but still fell short of turning the tide on deteriorating retail health The first quarter of 2019 is unlikely to provide any further relief, with Brexit uncertainty remaining a key concern of retailers and consumers alike The KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT) has determined that Christmas trading was slightly…
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The KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT) has determined that retail health in Q3 2018 remained stagnant, despite the summer boost that has benefitted some retailers. Retail health in the UK has been negative or flat for 10 consecutive quarters Demand remains volatile, while margins remain under pressure as costs continue to rise Success in the all-important…
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The KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT) 2018 has determined that the health of the high street flatlined, in Q2 2018, keeping the Retail Health Index (RHI) at 79. Though this was better than forecast, it marks the ninth consecutive quarter of negative or flat performance, with the RTT anticipating a further point decline in Q3.…
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