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UK Consumer Confidence improves in August

The long-observed Consumer Confidence Index by GfK has notched a five-point uptick, ascending to -25 in August. Key data from personal financial situations and general economic situations show growth compared to the prior month's assessment, noting a quiet optimism amongst consumers. Joe Staton, Client Strategy Director at GfK, said: "In the...

Retail

UK consumer confidence crashes as shoppers are wary of economic hardship

UK consumer confidence is in freefall as shoppers are wary of increasing costs and economic hardship. Figures from GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index decreased seven points to -38 in April, with participants being asked ‘How has the financial situation of your household changed over the last 12 months?’ Situation worse than 2008...

Retail

Consumer confidence flatlines in November

With a general election looming, Brexit uncertainty and general retail gloom, GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index is a reflection of current times, and remains unchanged at -14 compared to November in 2018. Joe Staton, Client Strategy Director at GfK, said in a statement: “In the face of Brexit and election uncertainty, consumers are...