"While December's overall sales figures saw a slight uptick thanks to major sales events, this is a continuation of the poor performance we've seen throughout the so-called 'Golden Quarter'."
"After a challenging year, this low level of growth is a real concern for the retail sector. The struggling performance of high street stores is particularly notable, with essentially flat growth against last year's very poor baseline, meaning that volumes were once again negative."
"While there was optimism as we entered 2024, the reality proved to be a difficult trading year for the retail sector, with economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptions."
"The biggest concern however is that 2025 is not expected to improve as businesses are yet to feel the impact of these economic challenges."
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