- The good news: Retail sales in November were up 3.1 percent
on an annual basis despite being down 0.3 percent on October’s
sales, reports the Telegraph. The bad news: “most
economists are doubtful that consumer spending will pick up
next year”. - When it comes to ecommerce sales though, Brits will spend
£1 in £5 online by 2020, compared with just £1 in
£13 now writes the Independent quoting the latest Verdict
report. According to Verdict, online sales of electricals and
books will soar, overtaking high street sales within a
decade. - Gary Grant, the founder of The Entertainer
toy-shop chain, is interviewed by the Guardian.
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