Core Insights - The UK retail sector shows signs of improvement in January, with the CBI's monthly retail sales balance rising from -44 in December to -17, the highest level since April 2025 [1] - Retailers' sales expectations for the next month improved from -57 to -30, indicating a slight recovery in short-term confidence among retailers [1] - However, CBI's chief economist Martin Sartorius warns that this improvement may not be sustainable, predicting a potential acceleration in sales decline next month due to ongoing low consumer confidence and cautious spending [1] Industry Trends - Official data indicates that UK retail sales have been persistently weak in recent months, with expectations that the upcoming December retail data will continue this trend [1] - Despite a slight boost in sentiment following the Chancellor's budget announcement, S&P Global data reveals that consumer confidence in January has dropped to a nine-month low, casting a shadow over the retail market's recovery [1]
行业调查称英国零售商颓势有所缓解
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2026-01-22 15:37