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Retail Sales Decreased 2.9% In August 2021

Retail Sales Decreased 2.9% In August 2021

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 3.0% in August – the overall volume of retail sales decreased 2.9% when compared to August 2020, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Cabinet Office released the August 2021 Retail Sales Index [RSI]. “While... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Decreased 6.7% In July 2021

Retail Sales Decreased 6.7% In July 2021

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 3% in July – the overall volume of retail sales decreased 6.7% when compared to July 2020, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry for the Cabinet Office issued the July 2021 Retail Sales Index [RSI]. During... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Increased 5.9% In June 2021

Retail Sales Increased 5.9% In June 2021

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 1.9% in June – the overall volume of retail sales increased 5.9% when compared to June 2020, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Increased 10.4% In May 2021

Retail Sales Increased 10.4% In May 2021

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 1.6% in May – the overall volume of retail sales increased 10.4% when compared to May 2020, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Increased 23.3% In April 2021

Retail Sales Increased 23.3% In April 2021

The volume of retail sales increased 23.3% in April 2021 when compared to April 2020 the Retail Sales Index said, with the report attributing the growth to “increased spending on-island by residents compared to restricted sales activity in April 2020 during the Coronavirus disease.” As many will recall, back in April 2020, there were all... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Increased 7.7% In March 2021

Retail Sales Increased 7.7% In March 2021

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 1.9% in March – the overall volume of retail sales increased 7.7% when compared to March 2020, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert released the March... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Increased 4.5% In February

Retail Sales Increased 4.5% In February

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 1.2% in February – the overall volume of retail sales increased 4.5% when compared to February 2020, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. Liquor Stores recorded the largest volume increase of 20.4 per cent. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Increased 5.8% In January

Retail Sales Increased 5.8% In January

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 1.0% in January – the overall volume of retail sales increased 5.8% when compared to January 2020, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Wayne Furbert On Retail Sales

Video: Minister Wayne Furbert On Retail Sales

[Updated] Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [March 18] to provide a full overview of the 2020 retail sales economic activity. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 18-minute replay is below Update... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Increased 7% In November

Retail Sales Increased 7% In November

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 0.9% in November – the overall volume of retail sales increased 7% when compared to November 2019, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Increased 7.9% In October

Retail Sales Increased 7.9% In October

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 0.8% in October, the overall volume of retail sales increased 7.9% when compared to October 2019, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the October... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Increased 5.9% In September

Retail Sales Increased 5.9% In September

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 0.7%  in September – the overall volume of retail sales increased 5.9% when compared to September 2019, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP released... Read more of this article