Ever feel like your shopping cart is getting lighter but your receipt is getting longer? Retail sales are up, but so are costs for stores—by a whopping £7 billion! Most of the extra money we’re spending is just covering higher prices, not more stuff. If costs keep climbing, shops might have to raise prices even more or cut back on staff. Pro tip: keep an eye out for sales and use budgeting apps to stretch your money further! #Business #LocalBusiness #RetailTrends