Spending at department stores fell for the 13th consecutive month in November, data has shown, as John Lewis revealed a rapid reversal in sales after the Black Friday bonanza.
Barclaycard users’ spending at department stores across the UK slumped 7.1% year on year during the month, according to the credit and debit card provider’s latest monthly data, marking the sector out as one of the hardest-hit.
Sales of home technology, homewares and fashion all fell at John Lewis in the week to 1 December, resulting in a near 6% slide across the chain after a year-on-year 7.7% rise for the previous week, when the company benefited from the US-inspired discount day.
