Basket & Barometer March 2026

About this episode

Diane Wehrle discusses the challenges faced by UK retail in February 2026 due to adverse weather and economic factors.

Send us Fan Mail Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat They break down why February 2026 turns into a tough month for UK retail, with record rain dragging down footfall and high street sales. They also zoom out to consumer confidence, inflation pressures, and the April policy changes that could reshape hiring and costs. • Record wet weather and why it hits retail demand fast • Footfall declines across high streets, centres and retail parks • H...

People in this episode

Host: Simon

Guest: Diane Wehrle

Topics covered

• UK retail
• consumer confidence
• inflation
• high street sales
• weather impact

Keywords

• retail
• footfall
• sales
• consumer confidence
• inflation
• policy changes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rendle Intelligence and Insights

Places: UK

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