BER Retail Survey
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.
Last updated: Jun 20 2019 11:49AM
After dipping in 2019Q1, business confidence among retailers improved marginally during the second quarter. However, the latest survey results point to tough trading conditions in the retail sector. Subdued consumer confidence, weak income growth and the
read moreAfter dipping in 2019Q1, business confidence among retailers improved marginally during the second quarter. However, the latest survey results point to tough trading conditions in the retail sector. Subdued consumer confidence, weak income growth and the pervasive weakness in the general economy suggest that overall retail sales volume growth likely remained constrained in the second quarter.
Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2019Q2
Last updated: Jun 20 2019 11:50AM
After dipping in 2019Q1, business confidence among retailers improved marginally during the second quarter. However, the latest survey results point to tough trading conditions in the retail sector. Subdued consumer confidence, weak income growth and the
read moreAfter dipping in 2019Q1, business confidence among retailers improved marginally during the second quarter. However, the latest survey results point to tough trading conditions in the retail sector. Subdued consumer confidence, weak income growth and the pervasive weakness in the general economy suggest that overall retail sales volume growth likely remained constrained in the second quarter.