超过28 000家英国零售商因金融压力的加剧而挣扎, Over 28,000 UK retailers struggle as financial pressures mount, with well-known brands facing administration.
由于成本上升和消费者需求疲软,超过28 000家英国零售商正面临着严重的财政困难。 Over 28,000 UK retailers are facing severe financial difficulties due to rising costs and weak consumer demand. 在2022年最后一个季度,处境极为困难的零售商数量增加了25%,达到2 124家。 The number of critically distressed retailers increased by 25% in the last quarter of 2022, reaching 2,124. Homebase、Ted Baker和身体商店等知名品牌进入了行政管理,影响到近18 000个工作岗位。 Well-known brands like Homebase, Ted Baker, and The Body Shop have entered administration, affecting nearly 18,000 jobs. 能源账单、利率上升,以及转向网上购物,加剧了经济衰退。 Increased energy bills, interest rates, and a shift to online shopping have exacerbated the downturn. 尽管零售业逐年略有下降,但依然承受着巨大压力。 Despite a slight year-on-year decline, the retail sector remains under significant pressure.