U.K. February Retail Sales Flat as Middle-East Conflict Weighs on March Outlook

Core Viewpoint - Sales in February remained flat, with a near-term recovery deemed unlikely due to the ongoing effects of the conflict in the Middle East [1] Group 1 - The British Retail Consortium reported that sales did not show any growth in February [1] - The impact of the Middle East conflict is expected to hinder any potential recovery in the retail sector [1]