Retail sales are falling on the UK high street. That's not exactly news. The problem is that many retailers were hoping that Christmas shopping would signal a reversal of the decline.
Obviously traditional retailers are being hit by the growth of the Internet based competitors. But large retailers from ASDA to John Lewis are reported to be concerned. Most blame two factors; the recent quarter point rise in interest rates and the debt overhang suffered by many British families.
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