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Data analysts indicate a slow start to the year, with shoppers still cautious on spend. Picture: Shutterstock.com/1000 Words

Challenging start to trading year

Industry chiefs are warning retailers of challenging economic times ahead as figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium show there was a disappointing finish to 2023 for store bosses.
Inflation may be dipping but consumer confidence is plummeting.

Consumer confidence falls ahead of Golden Quarter

While inflation has been falling there are plenty of signs that consumer confidence has also dropped, with some disappointing sales figures.
a shopping trolley infront of a christmas tree

Savvy shoppers look for discounts this Christmas

A larger growth in shopping as we approach Christmas is now expected as more consumers aim for the best deal possible.
Pete Cheema and Tom Arthur with some of the other conference speakers.

Why you need to ‘tech’ control

Major players in the convenience sector have been told how embracing advanced technology now is key to future success.

Delight for discounter

LIDL has overtaken the Co-op to become the sixth largest supermarket in the UK for the first time.
Half price stock

Living cost crisis hits

Grocery sales have taken a hit, as consumers start to feel the pressure of food price inflation.
Shoppers in Christmis aisle

Seasonal sales soar

Supermarket sales exceeded expectations over the festive period, according to the latest data from Kantar and Nielsen IQ.
Queue at co-op store

Store visits on the rise

The number of trips to brick and mortar stores has increased for the first time in a year, according to the latest figures from data analysts Kantar and Nielsen IQ.