UK retail health continues to stagnate despite a brief summer boost

The KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT) has determined that retail health in Q3 2018 remained stagnant, despite the summer boost that has benefitted some retailers.Retail health in the UK has been negative or flat for 10 consecutive quarters
Demand remains volatile, while margins remain under pressure as costs continue to rise
Success in the all-important ‘golden quarter’ will be determined by ongoing Brexit negotiations and retailers’ ability to navigate the economic headw