Anyone working in fashion/ luxury retail, have you seen a significant dip since August? I’ve noticed a drop (fashion) but also footfall is down too, yes the streets are busy in those cities with Christmas markets but not many appear to be buying.
A friend works in one of the Selfridges stores and said even they have seen a huge drop, with Christmas looming it’s nowhere near as busy as last year, the international tourists are seemingly opting for Europe instead.
I know the cost of living crisis is affecting everyone some worse than others but even those with disposable incomes or the ‘just wealthy’ are being cautious.