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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Josie Clarke

Spending falls to lowest point in year as businesses ‘grapple with extra costs’

Retail spending slowed to its lowest rate this year in May, new figures show, as consumer confidence dipped.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor found that sales of fashion items and big ticket items were particularly affected, while gaming sales increased due to new releases.

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