Some of what is in this month’s FASHION RETAIL report:

Another month as the situation remains the same: Concerns over a pending fall off in retail sales, but key markets still holding steady.  Unemployment figures remain stable. Inflation is near Central Bank’s 2% target.  

The anxiety is real with the all-important holiday season fast approaching. This is heightened by ongoing geopolitical tensions across most key markets.  

The question is whether consumers will be scared off by the endless inflammatory headlines – or whether they will become immune to them and simply carry on?