December figures show biggest monthly fall since shops were forced to close during pandemic in 2021
Retailers in Great Britain suffered a dire Christmas as cash-strapped consumers cut back on shopping in December, fuelling the biggest fall in monthly sales since shops were forced to close during the pandemic in 2021.
Sales plummeted 3.2% year on year as retailers across the board suffered as the cost of living crisis resulted in consumers making tough decisions, including choosing between buying food or presents.
