Warm Weather In November Hits Winter Clothing Sales

BRC reported that retail sales in the same store in the UK dropped 1.6% in November, the biggest drop in June. warm The weather has hit. winter Clothing sales, consumer confidence Weak from fatigue The total retail sales increased by 0.7% over the same period.

British Retail Association (BritishRetailConsortium, BRC) 6 announced that retail sales in the UK fell in November, the biggest drop in six months, resulting in a decline in non food sales due to warm winter and weak consumer confidence.

According to BRC, UK retail sales in November have dropped by 1.6% over the past year, the biggest decline since June.

In contrast, in October, the index fell 0.6%, compared with an increase of 0.7% in the same period last year, highlighting the uncertainty of the UK economy and the continued debt crisis in the euro area, which is weighing heavily on consumer confidence.

Robertson, director general of BRC, said in a statement that the warmer weather in November was compared to the much lower temperature last year, which hit sales of winter clothing, especially footwear.

He added that retail stores provide a large number of seasonal discounts, hoping that consumers who carefully manage their finances in recent months can still treat themselves and their families well in December.

But Robertson said sales of non food and non store outlets were disappointing as sales were weak.