The Pulse: Supply issues moderate merchants’ expectations
Merchants’ sales expectations weakened in August compared to July as frustrated merchants battled with long lead times, material and staff shortages, and... Learn More
The Pulse: Merchants’ confidence is high but supply problems remain
Merchants’ confidence in the market and in their business remained very strong in July. Sales expectations are also high. Material supply problems... Learn More
The Pulse: Supply problems affect merchants’ confidence
Merchants’ sales expectations remained strong in June. However, issues around supply with shortages, lengthy lead times and price increases have had a... Learn More
The Pulse: Supply shortages growing concern for merchants
Confidence in the market and sales expectations in May compared to April remained strong. However, merchants’ concerns have shifted from Brexit and... Learn More
The Pulse: merchants’ confidence hits record highs
Merchants’ sales expectations and confidence in April compared to March remained high, and they continued to rise sharply compared to April last... Learn More
The Pulse: Strong sales and seasonal trends boost merchants’ confidence
Merchant’s views in March were boosted by the Prime Minister’s announcement of a roadmap out of lockdown. But increased sales activity and... Learn More
The Pulse: Merchants paint a brighter picture
Across all aspects measured by the Pulse, merchants are noticeably more positive in February than they were in January. Expectations are also... Learn More
The Pulse: Merchants adopt a realistic but confident view
Despite the country going into lockdown again, merchants expected to sell more in January than in December. They also expected to sell... Learn More
The Pulse: Merchants upbeat for 2021
While short term sales expectations are cautious, merchants’ outlook for the next three and six months rose markedly in December. Merchants’ confidence... Learn More
The Pulse: Merchants see light at the end of the tunnel
Interviews took place during the week before the second lockdown. Against this background, merchants were cautious about prospects in the near future,... Learn More