The British Retail Consortium has reported some festive cheer for UK retail, however it

Including strong first quarter sales for both B&M and Matalan.

Including greeting cards & gift retailer icandy entering administration.

Including Tesco’s full year financial success and Target joining the TIA.

Including full year profits rising at John Lewis Partnership and Morrisons.

Including Aldi becoming the UK’s fifth largest grocer after market share boost.

Including Sainsbury’s piloting Argos pop-ups and Ted Baker profit rise.