Economy
Bira welcomes sales rise, but warns ‘all is not well’
Statistics have shown that department stores, garden centres and other non-food shops have seen a strong growth, with a 3.4% rise, however food sales have fallen to pre-pandemic levels
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The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has said it is โpleased to see a rise in retail salesโ, but warned retailers against โfalling into the trap of thinking all is wellโ.
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