The sharp rise in retail spending in January does not herald a resurgence in consumer spending. Sales are likely to drop back when one-off supports, such as the temporary reintroduction of the eco-car subsidy, run their course in the coming months. That said, fundamentals are improving and spending should be higher in 2012 than it was in 2011.
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