Retail sales fall despite World Cup and hot weather boosting alcohol and drinks trade – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest events in global financial markets, the economy and major corporate moves The retail sales data suggests that previous resilience among British consumers in the face of war and rising energy prices may be dropping off slightly, experts said. Even with the World Cup boosting the early part of the month, some have suggested that the hot weather may have (understandably) deterred shoppers from venturing outside, despite earlier reports to the contrary … After an extended spell of warm weather across large parts of the UK, many households will already have bought wha