British retail sales growth slowed in September by less than had been forecast in a poll of economists by Reuters indicating a strong summer , according to the Confederation of British Industry 's ( CBI ) monthly retail sales forecast . However , the retail sector remains vulnerable to a series of factors such as stagnant household prices and digital disruption , said Anna Leach , the CBI 's director of economic policy .
British retail sales growth declined in September by less than had been forecast in a poll of economists by Reuters following a strong summer, according to the Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) monthly retail sales index. However, the retail sector remains vulnerable to a series of challenges such as stagnant household incomes and digital disruption, said Anna Leach, the CBI's head of economic intelligence.