✉news BusinessRetail first seen 11 h ago, last 7 h ago, peak #3
Retail sales fall by a third as shop vacancies soar
Original: Sales down a third, vacancies soar
Retailers are reporting sales down by a third, with shop vacancies rising sharply at the same time. The combination points to a sharp downturn for high street and physical retail, with store closures outpacing new lettings. The figures have prompted concern about the sector's immediate outlook and what further contraction could mean for town centres and retail employment.
Why now: A steep simultaneous drop in sales and rise in vacancies signals a major downturn in retail that affects shoppers, workers and landlords.
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