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CBI Distributive Trades Survey (Apr.)

The pick-up in the CBI Distributive Trades Survey in April suggests that March’s weakness was largely a reflection of the severe weather conditions. And with real wages now on the rise, the outlook for consumer spending growth over the rest of the year is brighter.

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