More gaps in the food trade
In contrast, there was a clear easing in the clothing trade, where only 19 percent of respondents reported delivery problems in June. The situation also improved noticeably at home improvement stores and furniture stores.
Overall, retailers assessed their business situation in June as worse than in May. Business expectations for the rest of the year are predominantly pessimistic. Many retailers are feeling the reluctance of consumers to spend, and price-adjusted sales have recently fallen in many areas," said Höppner./rol/DP/men (dpa)
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