Leaked Marks & Spencer results revealed a bigger-than-expected slump in clothing sales over Christmas. Non-food sales at the retail bellwether were down 3.8%, in the 13 weeks to December 29, pushing overall like-for-like UK sales down 1.8%.
Marks and Spencer have revealed a bigger than expected sales slump in clothes over Christmas.
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In contrast, retail giants John Lewis and Next reported strong sales growth over the Christmas period.
The M&S group said that it was cautious about the year ahead, with continued pressure on consumers' disposable incomes.
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