Retail Hauliers Enjoy Retail Growth
Despite the fuel price crisis, Summer 2008 saw a moderate growth in retail markets outside of the food and produce sector.
According to figures received by a national statistics firm, there was an overall increase of about 1.2%.
The products which contributed to the overall increase on last years figures were textiles, clothing and footwear which pushed expectations by managing a 4.2% gain.
Collectively retailers in the homewear and high street fashion sectors showed an encouraging 2.5% growth on average.