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Front-loaded growth masks slowing retail momentum

The latest trading pattern seen in UK retail highlights a growing divergence between headline sales growth and sustained demand trends.

Mohamed Dabo May 15 2026

This front-loaded growth means retailers can show strong early results but weaker trading later in the period. / Credit: ANDRANIK HAKOBYAN via Shutterstock

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