British retail sales jump as online jewellery firms offer surprise Christmas sparkle
Sales volume rise of 0.4% in December confounds forecasts as new survey shows sharp rebound in consumer confidenceDavos: Global economic outlook in focus, as gold approaches $5,000 – live updatesUK retail sales were stronger than expected last month, as the nation’s shops received a surprise...
<p>Sales volume rise of 0.4% in December confounds forecasts as new survey shows sharp rebound in consumer confidence</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jan/23/davos-world-economic-outlook-lagarde-georgieva-ai-okonjo-iweala-ecb-imf-wto-business-live-updates"><strong>Davos: Global economic outlook in focus, as gold approaches $5,000 – live updates</strong></a></p><p>UK retail sales were stronger than expected last month, as the nation’s shops received a surprise boost during the crucial Christmas trading period.</p><p>Sales volumes across Great Britain rose by 0.4% in December, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), with internet sales doing particularly well, especially online jewellers.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/23/british-retail-sales-jump-as-online-jewellery-firms-offer-surprise-christmas-sparkle">Continue reading...</a>
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