Retail confidence edged down slightly in Q1 2025, retreating from 54% to 50%.
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GUEST – Nomvelo Moima - Junior Economist · Bureau for Economic Research (BER)
According to the latest Retail Survey from the Bureau for Economic Research (BER), business sentiment in the sector remains generally positive despite some emerging risks.
The BER highlighted that although certain businesses experienced a slight dip in confidence, the overall outlook for retail and motor trade indicates continued growth in the first quarter of 2025. The report showed that overall retailer confidence edged down slightly from 54% to 50% in the first quarter, reflecting a slowdown in positive momentum.
According to the latest Retail Survey from the Bureau for Economic Research (BER), business sentiment in the sector remains generally positive despite some emerging risks.
The BER highlighted that although certain businesses experienced a slight dip in confidence, the overall outlook for retail and motor trade indicates continued growth in the first quarter of 2025. The report showed that overall retailer confidence edged down slightly from 54% to 50% in the first quarter, reflecting a slowdown in positive momentum.