It’s that time of year when retailers usually get a lot cheerier: we’re in the golden quarter, the run up to Christmas when the year in retail traditionally turns from a loss into a profit. And retailers have got a lot to celebrate.
Another year of serving customers with everything from essentials to the occasional splurge; another year as the largest private sector employer, offering everything from that first job to a long-term career; another year as the front line of the economy, helping high streets and communities thrive.
