Bleak Christmas looms for non-food retailers

Good news for food shops but other high-street outlets may suffer as consumers go online Online shopping and food retailers are forecast to be the winners this Christmas as consumers keep a tight rein on spending on clothing, homewares and other non-food items.Total retail spending is expected to rise 4% in December, compared with the same month in 2017, to reach nearly £48bn excluding VAT, according to data from the market research firm Mintel. Continue reading...