UK retail sales surge in April as people flock back to shops – business live

  • Date: 21-May-2021
  • Source: The Guardian
  • Sector:Retail
  • Country:Gulf
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UK retail sales surge in April as people flock back to shops – business live

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April’s retail sales surge is twice as fast as expected - which could indicate that consumers will spend heavily as the lockdown eases.