BER Retail Survey
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.
Last updated: Mar 22 2019 9:13AM
According to the 2019Q1 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers fell back after recovering somewhat in 2018Q4. Current activity levels remain subdued, while survey participants have downgraded their outlook after the actual performance of the
read moreAccording to the 2019Q1 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers fell back after recovering somewhat in 2018Q4. Current activity levels remain subdued, while survey participants have downgraded their outlook after the actual performance of the sector missed earlier expectations.
Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2019Q1
Last updated: Mar 22 2019 9:14AM
According to the 2019Q1 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers fell back after recovering somewhat in 2018Q4. Current activity levels remain subdued, while survey participants have downgraded their outlook after the actual performance of the
read moreAccording to the 2019Q1 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers fell back after recovering somewhat in 2018Q4. Current activity levels remain subdued, while survey participants have downgraded their outlook after the actual performance of the sector missed earlier expectations.
Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2018 - Quarter 4
Last updated: Dec 7 2018 10:50AM
According to the 2018Q4 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers improved somewhat following the significant deterioration recorded in the third quarter of 2018. Confidence was supported by higher sales volumes and a slight improvement in
read moreAccording to the 2018Q4 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers improved somewhat following the significant deterioration recorded in the third quarter of 2018. Confidence was supported by higher sales volumes and a slight improvement in overall profitability. However, trading conditions remain tough with no meaningful pick-up expected over the festive season.
Retail Survey, 2018 - Quarter 4 (Download sample)
Last updated: Dec 7 2018 10:51AM
According to the 2018Q4 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers improved somewhat following the significant deterioration recorded in the third quarter of 2018. Confidence was supported by higher sales volumes and a slight improvement in
read moreAccording to the 2018Q4 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers improved somewhat following the significant deterioration recorded in the third quarter of 2018. Confidence was supported by higher sales volumes and a slight improvement in overall profitability. However, trading conditions remain tough with no meaningful pick-up expected over the festive season.
Retail Survey, 2018 - Quarter 3 (Download sample)
Last updated: Sep 21 2018 11:19AM
According to the 2018Q3 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers remained unchanged during 2018Q3 following the dip recorded in the second quarter. While survey participants are cautiously optimistic that conditions will improve in 2018Q4, the
read moreAccording to the 2018Q3 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers remained unchanged during 2018Q3 following the dip recorded in the second quarter. While survey participants are cautiously optimistic that conditions will improve in 2018Q4, the numerous headwinds facing the consumer will limit any upside. In all, the results suggest that the trade sector remains under strain and could provide less of a boost to overall economic growth in 2018H2 than previously thought.
Retail Survey, 2018 - Quarter 3 (Text Only) (Download sample)
Last updated: Sep 21 2018 11:20AM
The Retail Survey (Text Only) document is a shorter version of the Retail Survey report and does not contain actual or historical survey data. According to the 2018Q3 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers remained unchanged during 2018Q3
read moreThe Retail Survey (Text Only) document is a shorter version of the Retail Survey report and does not contain actual or historical survey data. According to the 2018Q3 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers remained unchanged during 2018Q3 following the dip recorded in the second quarter. While survey participants are cautiously optimistic that conditions will improve in 2018Q4, the numerous headwinds facing the consumer will limit any upside. In all, the results suggest that the trade sector remains under strain and could provide less of a boost to overall economic growth in 2018H2 than previously thought.
Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2018 - Quarter 3
Last updated: Sep 21 2018 11:20AM
According to the 2018Q3 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers remained unchanged during 2018Q3 following the dip recorded in the second quarter. While survey participants are cautiously optimistic that conditions will improve in 2018Q4, the
read moreAccording to the 2018Q3 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers remained unchanged during 2018Q3 following the dip recorded in the second quarter. While survey participants are cautiously optimistic that conditions will improve in 2018Q4, the numerous headwinds facing the consumer will limit any upside. In all, the results suggest that the trade sector remains under strain and could provide less of a boost to overall economic growth in 2018H2 than previously thought.
Retail Survey, 2018 - Quarter 2 (Download sample)
Last updated: Jun 22 2018 5:06PM
According to the 2018Q2 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers fell back after recovering handsomely in 2018Q1. Current activity levels remain subdued, while survey participants have downgraded their outlook after the actual performance of the
read moreAccording to the 2018Q2 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers fell back after recovering handsomely in 2018Q1. Current activity levels remain subdued, while survey participants have downgraded their outlook after the actual performance of the sector missed earlier expectations. In all, the results suggest that the trade sector remains under strain and could provide less of a boost to overall economic growth in 2018Q2 than previously thought.