Data from S4labour has revealed that March saw an overall decrease in sales of 0.7% when compared to the same month last year.
Sales show contrasting trends, with dry-led sites up by 2.1% and wet-led sites down 6.1% year-on-year. The report also highlighted London saw sales increase by 2.7%, however outside of the capital sales were down 1.7%.
Richard Hartley, Chief Growth Officer at S4labour, commented:
“The overall drop in sales underscores the unfavourable position of the industry, however the decline year-on-year could in part be due to Easter falling in March last year. London continues to show growth, but this is likely driven by more people heading back to the office.”
