In February, the UK experienced its slowest retail sales growth since 2022, attributed to the dampening effects of rainy weather. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) highlighted that the inclement weather conditions discouraged shoppers from venturing out, leading to a notable slowdown in sales growth. This period marks the slowest pace of growth in 18 months for the retail sector, underscoring the significant impact of weather on consumer behavior.
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Retail sales in the UK grew at their slowest pace in 18 months, with the industry blaming Britain’s rainy weather for keeping shoppers away https://t.co/nYqiH7EGe1
UK retail sales rose at slowest pace since 2022 in February https://t.co/g6zojsAXtS
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