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Food a rare bright spot in consumer spending intentions, says BRC

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Consumer confidence has worsened after the budget but food sales might be one of the few areas to enjoy increased spending, according to the latest British Retail Consortium (BRC) consumer sentiment monitor. The survey, carried out this week (24 November), found that since the budget…

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