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Scottish retailers have faced a daunting start to the crucial festive period, with total sales rising a modest 2.9% in October 2023 compared to the same month last year, falling below both the three-month and twelve-month average increases.

Scotland's retail sector felt the brunt of severe October storms, with shopper footfall witnessing a significant drop, according to the latest data from SRC-Sensormatic IQ.