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Retail Survey, 2022Q3 (Download sample) Date Uploaded: Sep 20 2022 9:00AM The BER Retail Survey shows that although respondents report that general business conditions are down relative to 2021Q3, confidence levels have remained elevated and above the long-term average. The effect of high inflation and rising interest rates on the read moreThe BER Retail Survey shows that although respondents report that general business conditions are down relative to 2021Q3, confidence levels have remained elevated and above the long-term average. The effect of high inflation and rising interest rates on the disposable income of consumers are, however, reflected in lower sales volumes. The survey provides early evidence that inflationary pressures may be peaking. Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2022Q2 Date Uploaded: Jun 28 2022 12:45PM Despite increased interest rates and high inflation putting pressure on household disposable income, confidence among retailers remained at the same level as in the first quarter. Lower disposable income may, however, take longer to reflect in the purchases read moreDespite increased interest rates and high inflation putting pressure on household disposable income, confidence among retailers remained at the same level as in the first quarter. Lower disposable income may, however, take longer to reflect in the purchases of essential goods. The BER’s Retail Survey suggests that sales volumes of non-durable and semi-durable goods increased in the second quarter, continuing the trend towards spending on goods associated with returning to the office and leisure activities. Confidence among wholesalers also remained largely unchanged since the previous quarter. Although vehicle sales were strong in the first quarter, substantial stock shortages suggest a bleak outlook for the motor industry. Retail Survey, 2022Q2 (Download sample) Date Uploaded: Jun 28 2022 12:45PM Despite increased interest rates and high inflation putting pressure on household disposable income, confidence among retailers remained at the same level as in the first quarter. Lower disposable income may, however, take longer to reflect in the purchases read moreDespite increased interest rates and high inflation putting pressure on household disposable income, confidence among retailers remained at the same level as in the first quarter. Lower disposable income may, however, take longer to reflect in the purchases of essential goods. The BER’s Retail Survey suggests that sales volumes of non-durable and semi-durable goods increased in the second quarter, continuing the trend towards spending on goods associated with returning to the office and leisure activities. Confidence among wholesalers also remained largely unchanged since the previous quarter. Although vehicle sales were strong in the first quarter, substantial stock shortages suggest a bleak outlook for the motor industry. Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2022Q1 Date Uploaded: Mar 23 2022 10:00AM Retailer confidence declined marginally from 52 to 49 in the first quarter of 2022. However, the BER’s survey shows that retailer confidence remains 10 index points above its long-term average. While overall volume growth eased, rapidly rising selling prices read moreRetailer confidence declined marginally from 52 to 49 in the first quarter of 2022. However, the BER’s survey shows that retailer confidence remains 10 index points above its long-term average. While overall volume growth eased, rapidly rising selling prices buoyed profitability and underpinned retailer confidence. Retail Survey, 2022Q1 (Download sample) Date Uploaded: Mar 23 2022 10:00AM Retailer confidence declined marginally from 52 to 49 in the first quarter of 2022. However, the BER’s survey shows that retailer confidence remains 10 index points above its long-term average. While overall volume growth eased, rapidly rising selling prices read moreRetailer confidence declined marginally from 52 to 49 in the first quarter of 2022. However, the BER’s survey shows that retailer confidence remains 10 index points above its long-term average. While overall volume growth eased, rapidly rising selling prices buoyed profitability and underpinned retailer confidence.
(Archive) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2022Q3 Date Uploaded: Sep 20 2022 9:00AM Retail confidence has proven surprisingly resilient despite the effect of high inflation and rising interest rates on the disposable income of consumers. The 2022Q3 BER Retail Survey shows that although general business conditions are down relative to Q3 last read moreRetail confidence has proven surprisingly resilient despite the effect of high inflation and rising interest rates on the disposable income of consumers. The 2022Q3 BER Retail Survey shows that although general business conditions are down relative to Q3 last year, confidence levels have remained elevated and above the long-term average. Retail Survey, 2022Q3 (Download sample) Date Uploaded: Sep 20 2022 9:00AM The BER Retail Survey shows that although respondents report that general business conditions are down relative to 2021Q3, confidence levels have remained elevated and above the long-term average. The effect of high inflation and rising interest rates on the read moreThe BER Retail Survey shows that although respondents report that general business conditions are down relative to 2021Q3, confidence levels have remained elevated and above the long-term average. The effect of high inflation and rising interest rates on the disposable income of consumers are, however, reflected in lower sales volumes. The survey provides early evidence that inflationary pressures may be peaking. Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2022Q2 Date Uploaded: Jun 28 2022 12:45PM Despite increased interest rates and high inflation putting pressure on household disposable income, confidence among retailers remained at the same level as in the first quarter. Lower disposable income may, however, take longer to reflect in the purchases read moreDespite increased interest rates and high inflation putting pressure on household disposable income, confidence among retailers remained at the same level as in the first quarter. Lower disposable income may, however, take longer to reflect in the purchases of essential goods. The BER’s Retail Survey suggests that sales volumes of non-durable and semi-durable goods increased in the second quarter, continuing the trend towards spending on goods associated with returning to the office and leisure activities. Confidence among wholesalers also remained largely unchanged since the previous quarter. Although vehicle sales were strong in the first quarter, substantial stock shortages suggest a bleak outlook for the motor industry. Retail Survey, 2022Q2 (Download sample) Date Uploaded: Jun 28 2022 12:45PM Despite increased interest rates and high inflation putting pressure on household disposable income, confidence among retailers remained at the same level as in the first quarter. Lower disposable income may, however, take longer to reflect in the purchases read moreDespite increased interest rates and high inflation putting pressure on household disposable income, confidence among retailers remained at the same level as in the first quarter. Lower disposable income may, however, take longer to reflect in the purchases of essential goods. The BER’s Retail Survey suggests that sales volumes of non-durable and semi-durable goods increased in the second quarter, continuing the trend towards spending on goods associated with returning to the office and leisure activities. Confidence among wholesalers also remained largely unchanged since the previous quarter. Although vehicle sales were strong in the first quarter, substantial stock shortages suggest a bleak outlook for the motor industry. Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2022Q1 Date Uploaded: Mar 23 2022 10:00AM Retailer confidence declined marginally from 52 to 49 in the first quarter of 2022. However, the BER’s survey shows that retailer confidence remains 10 index points above its long-term average. While overall volume growth eased, rapidly rising selling prices read moreRetailer confidence declined marginally from 52 to 49 in the first quarter of 2022. However, the BER’s survey shows that retailer confidence remains 10 index points above its long-term average. While overall volume growth eased, rapidly rising selling prices buoyed profitability and underpinned retailer confidence. Retail Survey, 2022Q1 (Download sample) Date Uploaded: Mar 23 2022 10:00AM Retailer confidence declined marginally from 52 to 49 in the first quarter of 2022. However, the BER’s survey shows that retailer confidence remains 10 index points above its long-term average. While overall volume growth eased, rapidly rising selling prices read moreRetailer confidence declined marginally from 52 to 49 in the first quarter of 2022. However, the BER’s survey shows that retailer confidence remains 10 index points above its long-term average. While overall volume growth eased, rapidly rising selling prices buoyed profitability and underpinned retailer confidence.