LONDON, England, April 27 -- The Confederation of British Industry posted the following news release:

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Retail conditions darken in April - CBI Distributive Trades Survey

Retail sales volumes were judged to be below seasonal norms in April, to a greater extent than in March, according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey. Separately, sales volumes declined at a sharp pace in the year to April.

Looking ahead, retailers anticipate tha . . .

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