BER Retail Survey
Last updated: Sep 21 2020 8:20AM
The COVID-19 lockdown restrictions narrative continued to find expression in the third quarter of 2020. While retail, wholesale and motor dealer confidence edged up in Q3, trading conditions remain tough for the sector given weak sales volumes and a bleak
read moreThe COVID-19 lockdown restrictions narrative continued to find expression in the third quarter of 2020. While retail, wholesale and motor dealer confidence edged up in Q3, trading conditions remain tough for the sector given weak sales volumes and a bleak macroeconomic environment. The Trade Survey report covers the retail, wholesale and motor trade sectors. Apart from business confidence, the survey data highlights current trends in business conditions, sales volumes and selling prices.
Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2020Q3
Last updated: Sep 21 2020 8:21AM
The COVID-19 lockdown restrictions narrative continued to find expression in the third quarter of 2020. While retail, wholesale and motor dealer confidence edged up in Q3, trading conditions remain tough for the sector given weak sales volumes and a bleak
read moreThe COVID-19 lockdown restrictions narrative continued to find expression in the third quarter of 2020. While retail, wholesale and motor dealer confidence edged up in Q3, trading conditions remain tough for the sector given weak sales volumes and a bleak macroeconomic environment. The Trade Survey report covers the retail, wholesale and motor trade sectors. Apart from business confidence, the survey data highlights current trends in business conditions, sales volumes and selling prices.
Last updated: Jun 23 2020 8:14AM
The economic shutdown to contain COVID-19 dominated the second quarter of 2020. Only retailers and wholesalers of non-durable goods could trade on condition that they adhered to strict hygiene measures. Non-durable goods retail barely got by, but semi-durable
read moreThe economic shutdown to contain COVID-19 dominated the second quarter of 2020. Only retailers and wholesalers of non-durable goods could trade on condition that they adhered to strict hygiene measures. Non-durable goods retail barely got by, but semi-durable and durable goods fell off the cliff. The sales volumes of wholesale sales contracted at record-high rates. Motor trade came to a complete halt.
Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2020Q2
Last updated: Jun 23 2020 8:15AM
The economic shutdown to contain COVID-19 dominated the second quarter of 2020. Only retailers and wholesalers of non-durable goods could trade on condition that they adhered to strict hygiene measures. Non-durable goods retail barely got by, but semi-durable
read moreThe economic shutdown to contain COVID-19 dominated the second quarter of 2020. Only retailers and wholesalers of non-durable goods could trade on condition that they adhered to strict hygiene measures. Non-durable goods retail barely got by, but semi-durable and durable goods fell off the cliff. The sales volumes of wholesale sales contracted at record-high rates. Motor trade came to a complete halt.
Last updated: Mar 16 2020 10:55AM
According to the 2020Q1 BER Retail Survey, retailers’ performance worsened further. The volume of retail sales weakened once more in 20Q1. The dismal volume growth could be attributed to households’ dire financial situation. Wholesalers continued to take
read moreAccording to the 2020Q1 BER Retail Survey, retailers’ performance worsened further. The volume of retail sales weakened once more in 20Q1. The dismal volume growth could be attributed to households’ dire financial situation. Wholesalers continued to take strain in 20Q1. Difficult times persisted in the motor trade.
Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2020Q1
Last updated: Mar 16 2020 10:56AM
According to the 2020Q1 BER Retail Survey, retailers’ performance worsened further. The volume of retail sales weakened once more in 20Q1. The dismal volume growth could be attributed to households’ dire financial situation. Wholesalers continued to take
read moreAccording to the 2020Q1 BER Retail Survey, retailers’ performance worsened further. The volume of retail sales weakened once more in 20Q1. The dismal volume growth could be attributed to households’ dire financial situation. Wholesalers continued to take strain in 20Q1. Difficult times persisted in the motor trade.
Last updated: Nov 28 2019 12:24PM
According to the 2019Q4 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers rebounded from the multi-decade low reached during the third quarter. The latest survey results suggest that volume growth could accelerate somewhat in Q4, but overall
read moreAccording to the 2019Q4 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers rebounded from the multi-decade low reached during the third quarter. The latest survey results suggest that volume growth could accelerate somewhat in Q4, but overall profitability remains under pressure in an environment of weak consumer demand and low pricing power.
Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2019Q4
Last updated: Nov 28 2019 12:25PM
According to the 2019Q4 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers rebounded from the multi-decade low reached during the third quarter. The latest survey results suggest that volume growth could accelerate somewhat in Q4, but overall
read moreAccording to the 2019Q4 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers rebounded from the multi-decade low reached during the third quarter. The latest survey results suggest that volume growth could accelerate somewhat in Q4, but overall profitability remains under pressure in an environment of weak consumer demand and low pricing power.
Last updated: Sep 20 2019 7:31AM
After recovering marginally in 2019Q2, business confidence among retailers fell to the weakest level since 1992 in Q3. Trading conditions remain extremely challenging as numerous headwinds continue to weigh on overall consumer spending. This suggests that a
read moreAfter recovering marginally in 2019Q2, business confidence among retailers fell to the weakest level since 1992 in Q3. Trading conditions remain extremely challenging as numerous headwinds continue to weigh on overall consumer spending. This suggests that a meaningful and sustained acceleration in overall consumer spending over coming quarters is unlikely.
Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2019Q3
Last updated: Sep 20 2019 7:32AM
After recovering marginally in 2019Q2, business confidence among retailers fell to the weakest level since 1992 in Q3. Trading conditions remain extremely challenging as numerous headwinds continue to weigh on overall consumer spending. This suggests that a
read moreAfter recovering marginally in 2019Q2, business confidence among retailers fell to the weakest level since 1992 in Q3. Trading conditions remain extremely challenging as numerous headwinds continue to weigh on overall consumer spending. This suggests that a meaningful and sustained acceleration in overall consumer spending over coming quarters is unlikely.