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UK retail sales rose 0.7% in 2024, but December's jump can't offset economic challenges ahead.
UK retail sales saw a 0.7% increase in 2024, with food sales up 3.3% and non-food sales down 1.5%.
Despite a 3.2% jump in December, driven by Black Friday and Christmas, the last quarter showed only a 0.4% rise, underperforming due to weak consumer confidence and economic challenges.
Retailers face further pressure in 2025 from rising taxes and wage costs, potentially leading to job cuts and higher prices.
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Las ventas al por menor en el Reino Unido aumentaron un 0,7% en 2024, pero el salto de diciembre no puede compensar los retos económicos por delante.