ONS Retail Sales – Barclays comment

20 Sep 2012 09:47 GMT

Richard Lowe, Head of Retail & Wholesale at Barclays comments on today’s ONS Retail Sales figures:

“Success on the track and field translated to success on the high street as August’s figures were lifted by sales of sports goods as the nation got behind the games and football fans began buying the new season’s kit”.

“There is more good news for retailers as inflation has nearly halved since September last year which will be helping to ease the pressure on household purses”.


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With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 140,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.

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