Scottish retailers say sales lost 'a little of their lustre' as pressures on consumer spending rise.
The non-food category increased by 25.7% in April, compared with the same month last year, but were 3.9% down on April 2019.
However, SRC added that sales of bigger ticket items such as electricals, household appliances and furniture were "lacklustre" as a result of recent spikes in inflation and taxes.Retailers said sales of bigger ticket items such as household appliances were "lacklustre" "Household finances are under strain as inflation, tax rises and other bills take a bite out of shoppers' purses and wallets.
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