Retail spending expectations for UK weaken in September: BRC

UK retail spending expectations slipped to +5 in September from +8 in August, while BRC-Opinium data showed weaker views on economy and finances.
For fashion and textile retailers, softer confidence signals cautious demand as bills outpace shop prices.
BRC said the Budget should focus on living costs and freeze the business rates multiplier to limit further retail cost pressure.Read More