Posts Tagged ‘sales’
High Street posts worst sales for two years
Accountancy firm BDO has warned Britain’s retailers should prepare themselves for some tough times as pressure builds on consumers in the run-up to Christmas. According to the firm’s High Street Sales Tracker, sales figures for August fell 2.2% among mid-market retailers, attributed to the riots and cooler weather during the month. The riots, in particular, [...]
High Street posts worst sales for two years
Accountancy firm BDO has warned Britain’s retailers should prepare themselves for some tough times as pressure builds on consumers in the run-up to Christmas. According to the firm’s High Street Sales Tracker, sales figures for August fell 2.2% among mid-market retailers, attributed to the riots and cooler weather during the month. The riots, in particular, [...]
HMRC: House sales see slight rise in June
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has today revealed a marginal rise in the number of homes sold in June in the UK. According to HMRC, 73,000 homes worth at least £40,000 or more were sold in the month – 5,000 higher than May’s level of 68,000. However, it is 12,000 lower than June 2010’s figure. [...]
US existing home sales down in June
The US housing market remains depressed after figures have revealed sales of previously owned homes fell 0.8% on a monthly basis to a 7-month low, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The industry body said the fall in sales was attributed to contract cancellations with sales running at an annual rate of 4.77 [...]
Rics: Housing market remains in the doldrums
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has today reported that the UK housing market remained weak in June with house prices falling more than expected. According to the Institution, homeowners remain reluctant to put their properties up for sale, while buyers remain uncertain about the economic climate. These factors, together with the ongoing mortgage [...]