date:Jan 27, 2014
nued to rise steadily over the same period, which is in line with the series average, since August 2009.
Many sub-sectors saw strong sales performance: grocers (+50%) and furniture carpet retailers (+44%) saw strong sales performance, while clothing and footwear leather retailers saw a decline in sales (-55% and -14%).
Over 29% placed more orders with suppliers, than they did a year ago, and 31% placed fewer orders, giving a rounded balance of -2%.
The sales of building materials (+60%) and